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  • MIL-OSI USA: Statement from ICE acting Director Todd M. Lyons on news coverage of ‘ICE spotting’ app

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    June 30, 2025Washington, DC, United StatesStatement

    “CNN’s promotion of an ‘ICE spotting’ app is reckless and irresponsible,” said ICE acting Director Todd M. Lyons. “Advertising an app that basically paints a target on federal law enforcement officers’ backs is sickening. My officers and agents are already facing a 500% increase in assaults, and going on live television to announce an app that lets anyone zero in on their locations is like inviting violence against them with a national megaphone. CNN is willfully endangering the lives of officers who put their lives on the line every day and enabling dangerous criminal aliens to evade U.S. law. Is this simply reckless ‘journalism’ or overt activism?”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: $75M for NYS Dairy Manufacturing Facilities

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul today announced Lactalis USA will invest more than $75 million to upgrade both its Walton and Buffalo facilities, enabling them to expand capacity and gain efficiencies. The projects in Delaware and Erie counties include the purchase of new equipment and upgrades that will allow the dairy manufacturer to retain more than 800 full time jobs and create more than 50 new jobs. Lactalis USA is part of Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy company, and has chosen to expand in New York State thanks in part to support from the Governor and Empire State Development.

    “New York will continue to work with businesses in the agri-food sectors as they expand and grow to ensure good-paying jobs remain in our communities,” Governor Hochul said. “By investing in the Lactalis USA facilities and assisting with improvements, New York is retaining hundreds of jobs and adding new jobs, as well as helping to support the region’s dairy farmers.”

    The Walton plant, located at 261 Delaware Street, produces Breakstone’s Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese. It will undergo a $15 million modernization, focusing on automating and expanding the cottage cheese and sour cream production lines, enhancing efficiency, capacity, and sustainability. Currently, the facility has limited capacity, while market demand for nutritious high-protein foods is increasing. The facility also relies on technology that requires extensive maintenance, and the improvements will increase versatility for product innovation. The project will include new fillers, HEPA air filtration, advanced lab equipment, new roofing, boiler upgrades, and several other improvements to the facility. The upgrades will result in a 30% boost in output and create more than 20 new jobs.

    The Buffalo plant, located at 2375 South Park Avenue, produces Galbani Ricotta, Mozzarella and Provolone cheese, along with whey powder that is distributed across the U.S. and abroad. The $60 million expansion includes the installation of six 50,000-pound vats, an advanced cheese belt, separators, silos, and a robotic palletizer. Building remodeling will include relocating the cheese lab to maintain production, increasing mozzarella and provolone production by 37 million pounds annually. Ricotta production will also be expanded, and new energy efficient technology will be added. With the addition of this expansion project, Lactalis USA has committed to investing a total of approximately $123 million in its Buffalo facilities from 2020 through the end of 2027.

    In addition to creating jobs, both plants support the region’s agricultural economy by processing more than 800 million pounds of raw milk annually from 236 local dairy farmers.

    Lactalis USA CEO Esteve Torrens said, “Lactalis has two plants in New York State that are key to our growing business in the United States. Our Buffalo plant is home to a significant ricotta and mozzarella production under the Galbani brand. Our Walton plant continues a rich tradition since 1882 of producing Breakstone’s Sour Cream and is essential to strengthening our cottage cheese business in a rapidly growing category. We are committed to supporting the communities of Buffalo and Walton as we continue to grow in those markets and we thank Gov. Hochul and ESD for their support.”

    ESD is offering $750,000 in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits for the Walton project (which is in an economically distressed community) and $550,000 in tax credits for the Buffalo project in exchange for Lactalis’ job retention and creation commitments. The projects are expected to be completed in 2027.

    Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight said, “The direct impact of Lactalis remaining and growing in Walton and Buffalo is hundreds of cheese manufacturing jobs but indirectly the plant also supports area dairy farmers by purchasing more than $180 million worth of milk each year, making the projects a win for both the manufacturing and agricultural sectors.”

    New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “This investment in Lactalis’ existing facilities in Buffalo and Walton is a win-win, retaining hundreds of jobs and adding new jobs, as well as ensuring New York State remains a leader in the dairy industry for years to come. This expansion is great news for the dairy farmers that supply fresh, local milk for the Lactalis cheese manufacturing facilities, which have a long-standing tradition of producing some of New York’s highest quality dairy products. I look forward to seeing these plants continue to grow and bring more fresh, delicious dairy products to families across the state.”

    The largest sector of the agricultural industry, New York’s dairy industry is a critical component of the State’s economy. New York State is home to nearly 3,000 dairy farms with 630,000 cows, producing 16.1 billion pounds of milk. New York ranks fifth in the production of milk and is first in the nation in the production of yogurt and cottage cheese.

    State Senator April Baskin said, “This investment by Lactalis is more than just an upgrade to its facilities, it’s a commitment to the people, the farmers, and the traditions that define New York’s dairy industry. From Walton to Buffalo, this expansion is creating opportunities, preserving livelihoods, and ensuring that New York remains at the forefront of dairy innovation. It’s proof that when we invest in our communities and our industries, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable future for everyone.”

    State Senator Peter Oberacker said, “Generational family-owned farms in the 51st District set the gold standard for dairy excellence nationally and this investment is a powerful testament to that legacy. I’m proud to see Lactalis expand in our region and grateful for their commitment to our family farms, our local workforce, and the future of agriculture in upstate New York,”

    Assemblymember Patrick Burke said, “I’m proud to see continued investment in a facility that has long been part of our neighborhood’s industrial backbone. Lactalis’ expansion secures good-paying jobs, supports local farmers and boosts key sectors of our statewide economy. It’s a big win for South Buffalo, and a sign that our dairy economy remains strong, steady and well cultured.”

    Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz said, “The Lactalis Buffalo facility is not only a large local employer but a vital partner for Erie County’s dairy community, with fresh local dairy products heading there to be processed and sent out to the worldwide community. This investment is great news for the Lactalis plant, its workers and all the ancillary workers in the local dairy field who will benefit from this expansion. I thank Governor Hochul for her work in bringing this investment to fruition and I look forward to the expansion of Lactalis in Erie County.”

    City of Buffalo Mayor Christopher Scanlon said, “Lactalis’ continued investment in Buffalo is a powerful vote of confidence in our city, our workforce, and our role in New York’s dairy industry. This $60 million expansion will not only create new jobs and modernize their South Park Avenue facility, but it will also strengthen the connection between our local economy and family-owned dairy farms across the region. I want to thank Governor Hochul and Lactalis USA for their commitment to Buffalo and for supporting good-paying, sustainable jobs right here in our community.”

    About the Dairy Industry in New York State

    New York State has roughly 3,000 dairy farms that produce over 16 billion pounds of milk annually, making New York the nation’s fifth-largest dairy state. The dairy industry is the state’s largest agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the state’s economy by generating nearly half of the state’s total agricultural receipts and providing some of the highest economic multipliers. New York’s unique and talented dairy producers and processors contribute significantly to the state’s agriculture industry, economy and the health of our communities.

    About Lactalis USA

    Lactalis USA is committed to enriching lives by producing nutritious and great tasting dairy products. The company offers an unrivaled house of beloved dairy brands in the United States including Galbani® Italian cheeses, Président® specialty cheeses and gourmet butters, Kraft® brands in natural and grated cheeses, Breakstones® cottage cheese, ricotta and sour cream, Cracker Barrel® cheese, Black Diamond® cheddar cheese, Parmalat® milk, siggi’s® and Stonyfield Organic® yogurt brands. In the United States the company has approximately 4,000 employees, is present in eight states with 11 manufacturing facilities and corporate offices located in New York City and Buffalo, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., Bedford, N.H., and San Fernando, Calif. Lactalis USA is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, a French family business founded in 1933 in Laval, France.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rhode Island State Archives to Display Declaration of Independence During Special Holiday Hours

    Source: US State of Rhode Island

    PROVIDENCE, RI � Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced that the State Archives will be open for special Independence Day hours on July 4 so that the public can view Rhode Island’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence.

    “The State Archives are the keepers of three beautifully-preserved pieces of American history � Rhode Island’s copies of the Declaration of Independence,” said Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. “I hope Rhode Islanders and visitors alike will take advantage of this opportunity to see our history up close.”

    From 9 a.m. until noon on July 4, the State Archives will display its three versions of the Declaration of Independence: the Southwick Printing (1776), the Goddard Printing (1777), and the Stone Printing (1823). In addition, a new banner exhibit telling the story of each of Rhode Island’s three copies can be viewed in the windows of the State Archives from Broad Street. This exhibit will remain on display through the month of July.

    The three copies of the Declaration of Independence each served a vital purpose.

    In 1776, Solomon Southwick, printer of the Newport Mercury, printed the first copies of the Broadside in Rhode Island, one for each Rhode Island town.

    In 1777, Congress ordered an official copy sent to the Rhode Island General Assembly. Printed by Mary Katherine Goddard of Baltimore, this printing was the first to feature the names of the signers and was signed as a “True Copy” by John Hancock.

    The William J. Stone engravings of the Declaration of Independence were ordered by the United States Department of State and through a joint resolution of Congress due to the fading state of the original document. Two hundred printings were authorized for distribution among surviving signers, government officials and departments, institutions of higher learning, and other similar groups.

    The event will also feature the State’s copy of “Brave Men as Ever Fought,” a portrait commemorating the First Rhode Island Regiment. In 1778, Rhode Island reorganized its regiments of the Continental Army and authorized the recruitment of enslaved men into the First Rhode Island Regiment. Over 130 free Black men and formerly enslaved men joined the regiment that year. The enslaved men were granted their freedom immediately upon their enlistment, the first and only time such an offer had been made by a state government during the Revolutionary War. The original portrait, on loan to the RI Department of State from the Museum of the American Revolution, was displayed in the State House from March to June of this year.

    The State Archives is home to more than 10 million letters, photographs, and important state documents that form a permanent, tangible record of Rhode Island’s rich history. Visitors to the Archives can access vital records, census data, historical manuscripts and documents, and more. Many artifacts and documents have also been digitized and are available in the State Archives online catalog at https://catalog.sos.ri.gov/ and Digital Archives. To learn more about the State Archives, visit https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/state-archives.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: The U.S. Navy sets sail for Branson and Springfield, Missouri

    Source: United States Navy

    The U.S. Navy proudly announces the inaugural Branson/Springfield Navy Week in Missouri, taking place August 25-31, 2025. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Branson/Springfield Navy Week is bringing 60-70 Sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events, and service projects.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Press Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Deportation of Haitian TPS Recipients

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jonathan Jackson – Illinois (1st District)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    This week, the U.S. State Department urged American citizens in Haiti to leave immediately due to escalating violence and instability. This is a clear admission: Haiti is not safe. Forcing 700,000 Haitians—who have lived here legally under Temporary Protected Status (TPS)—to return to such life-threatening conditions is not just wrong, it is immoral and inhumane.

    These individuals have been thoroughly vetted, obeyed our laws, and are vital members of our communities. They are nurses, teachers, business owners, and parents who have contributed to our nation for years. Ending their TPS status ignores their humanity and the reality on the ground.

    Let’s be honest: Haitians with TPS are here legally. Yet, they face threats of deportation while white South Africans have often received expedited pathways to legal status. This double standard is indefensible.

    I call on the administration and Congress to restore TPS protections for Haitians. Decency and justice demand we protect those who have built their lives here and who would face grave danger if forced to return. America must stand for fairness, compassion, and humanity—nothing less.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Overcoming Engineering Challenges Was No Problem for This Student Team

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    Senior Design Demonstration Day is a pivotal day for graduating UConn Engineering students. It is where students can show the knowledge and skills they have acquired during their time at UConn through practical, real-world engineering applications.

    ME04 Senior Design Team (from left to right) Noah Hyman, Ian Pichs, Aldin Sabovic, Christopher Capozzi, and James Arnold. (UConn Photo)

    One specific team was tasked with designing, building, and testing an unmanned electric hydroplane, with the end goal being to compete in ASNE’s 2025 Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) Competition. The objective of the competition included completing a 2-mile-long course at a minimum speed of 10 MPH, along with optimizing the boat for a payload of at least 30 pounds.

    The joint team consisted of students from the mechanical engineering department and the electrical and computer engineering department and was sponsored by the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE), aided by ASNE advisor Michael Briscoe.

    ECE 13 senior design team (from left to right) Xingyu Qiu, Joshua Colon, and Thomas Clark. (UConn Photo)

    ME04 was comprised of students, Noah Hyman, Ian Pichs, Aldin Sabovic, Christopher Capozzi, and James Arnold and was advised by faculty Chang Liu. ECE13 included students Xingyu Qiu, Joshua Colon, and Thomas Clark and was advised by faculty Ashwin Dani.

    “This senior design project gave me hands-on experience solving real-world engineering challenges through teamwork and collaboration,” said Arnold. “I was also able to forge valuable connections with industry professionals.”

    Arnold was able to strengthen these connections, and recently received a post-grad offer of employment from General Dynamics Electric Boat. He’ll work as a systems engineer in the overhaul and repair engineering department.

    The team said they were excited to take on this challenge. After reviewing where the 2023-2024 year’s team experienced difficulties, the team evaluated new propulsion systems and hull designs. They also researched batteries, motors, and cooling systems to mitigate various points of failure.

    “A major part of this project included working with underclassmen,” said Pichs. “We were able to pass down our knowledge about electric propulsion systems, hull design, and nautical operational systems to them.”

    When it came time to design their boat, the team opted for a J-class racing hydroplane, focusing on robustness to help ensure they completed the course. They chose a battery with increased capacity to account for added weight and suboptimal surface conditions, along with a higher performing motor. The cooling system they designed was minimal, helping to reduce points of failure or leakage.

    As the team was gearing up for the April competition, they ran into some issues, mainly the weather. With inclement weather taking over New England, the team was only able to complete two full-system tests prior to leaving for the competition down in Virginia Beach.

    During one of their tests, water intruded into the hull, shorting one of the most critical electrical components in the boat, the electronic speed controller (ESC). With limited time, the team needed to act fast and source a replacement.

    Just one day before leaving, they secured a less powerful, air-cooled ESC.

    The team unloading their unmanned electric hydroplane for the ASNE Promoting Electric Propulsion Competition. (Contributed photo.)

    During the qualifying lap for the competition, the team faced even more problems. They struggled to see the motor’s steering direction and the replacement ESC overheated due to increased load on the boat.

    While the team qualified for the race, they had some serious issues to address prior to race day.

    The team regrouped and put their heads together to come up with fast, innovative solutions.

    To address their lack of visibility when steering the boat, the team opted to tape color-coded cardboard fins to either side of the motor. This allowed the team to easily see the steering direction.

    The overheating of the new ESC posed a larger, more complex issue. Realizing that traditional air- or water-cooling could lead to further water damage inside the electronics bay, the team came up with an innovative solution… dry ice. The team realized they could pack the dry box with dry ice for cooling and silica powder to control moisture buildup.

    The students split up into two teams; the first team addressed the steering issue, installing the color-coded fins to the motor; the second team sourced the dry ice they needed to pack the dry box with.

    “Working on this project opened my eyes to how important it is to not give up when something goes wrong,” said Hyman, who is also now employed by General Dynamics Electric Boat. “There are always different ways to solve a problem.”

    With both teams completing their tasks, the team was able to launch their boat at the start of the competition. Albeit, anxiously waiting to see if the quick fixes would hold up for the duration of the 2-mile course.

    The team’s innovative and quick-thinking solutions paid off. They completed the course in 34 minutes, maintaining over 80% of the boat’s battery capacity, despite having a 60-lb payload.

    “As Vice President of the Electric Boat Club, it was incredibly rewarding to see our team push through setbacks with creative solutions,” said Capozzi. “Whether it was sourcing parts last minute or coming up with dry ice cooling the night before the race, we proved what hands-on engineering and teamwork looks like at UConn.”

    While they weren’t the fastest in the competition, the team left proud of their accomplishment and honored to represent UConn Engineering.

    The ECE team placed first among the department’s teams in the Senior Design Demonstration Day student competition.

    Post-Graduation Plans

    The Senior Design program fosters and rewards student development. The process starts by working with a potential employer. Students are exposed to products, engineering practices, and the company sponsor’s culture, allowing them to assess their potential fit in the workplace. By having real-world engineer responsibilities for two semesters, students improve their marketability in the workforce. They demonstrate their success on Senior Design Day, graduate, and then leave UConn ready to serve as fully-qualified engineers.

    Hyman and Arnold are now working at General Dynamic Electric Boat. Colon now works at Siemens as a building automation controls system specialist. Capozzi said he is exploring job opportunities in design and manufacturing in the naval and aerospace industries. Pichs, Sabovic, Qiu, and Clark were unavailable for a comment about their post-graduation plans.

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  • MIL-OSI: Personal Loans for Bad Credit with Guaranteed Approval – RadCred Launches No Credit Check Loans up to $5,000

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Glendale, California, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RadCred has launched a new platform offering personal loans for bad credit with guaranteed approval and no credit check loans for U.S. borrowers. Designed for those with scores under 600, the platform connects users with licensed lenders offering bad credit personal loans guaranteed approval $5,000 or more, depending on income. RadCred uses only a soft credit check, so applying won’t harm your score. With same-day funding, flexible terms, and zero collateral needed, it’s a reliable option for emergency loan bad credit guaranteed approval seekers who need fast financial help without traditional roadblocks.

    Even borrowers with credit scores as low as 580 or below can find a lifeline through RadCred’s personal loan marketplace, bridging a critical gap in the lending industry by providing near-instant approval and same-day funding options.

    Why Bad Credit Borrowers Turn to No Credit Check Loans

    Millions of Americans with poor credit (typically under 600) struggle to access traditional loans, as banks often use strict credit score cutoffs. This leaves many without financial help during emergencies. The rising need for more inclusive lending has driven demand for bad credit loans, including no credit check loans and options with guaranteed approval. 

    These urgent loans for bad credit allow people to manage financial crises without immediate rejection due to low scores. RadCred steps in by focusing on income and repayment ability rather than credit history. Through RadCred’s personal loan network, borrowers get personal loans for bad credit with guaranteed approval, fast decisions, and a soft credit check making cash access quicker and fairer.

    Key Features of RadCred’s Bad Credit Loan Platform

    RadCred has designed its lending platform with features tailored to bad credit borrowers, ensuring the process is fast, easy, and transparent. Notable features include:

    • Fast Approval & Funding: Applications are processed rapidly – many loans are approved within minutes, with funds often deposited on the same day, giving borrowers quick access to cash when they need it. This speed is ideal for those seeking quick loans for bad credit to handle emergencies immediately.
    • No Hard Credit Check: RadCred’s lenders perform only a soft-pull credit inquiry, which means applying will not affect your credit score. Borrowers can effectively obtain personal loans with no credit check in the traditional sense, avoiding the damage of hard inquiries while still getting the financing they need.
    • No Collateral Required: All loans through RadCred are unsecured, meaning borrowers don’t have to pledge any assets or property as collateral. This feature lowers the barrier to approval for those who lack valuable collateral and makes the process less risky for the borrower.
    • Flexible Loan Terms: RadCred offers flexibility in repayment, with terms typically ranging from 1 to 3 years. Borrowers can choose a repayment period that fits their budget and timeline, whether they need a short-term relief or a longer-term installment plan.
    • Transparent Fees and Rates: There are no hidden fees on RadCred’s platform – all interest rates (APR) and any applicable fees are disclosed upfront. This transparency allows borrowers to understand the total cost of their loan and avoid surprises, making these bad credit loans easier to manage responsibly.
    • Online Convenience: The entire borrowing process is conducted online via RadCred’s user-friendly website. From application to funding, borrowers can complete every step from home, at any time, without the need to visit a bank or storefront. This 24/7 accessibility is crucial for those who need urgent loans for bad credit outside of normal banking hours.

    How to Get an Instant Personal Loan through RadCred

    Applying for a personal loan on RadCred’s platform is a simple, streamlined process. Borrowers can go from application to funding in a matter of hours by following a few straightforward steps:

    1. Apply Online: Visit RadCred’s website and fill out a short online form with your personal and financial details. It takes just a few minutes to complete.
    2. Soft Credit Check: RadCred performs a soft inquiry ideal for no credit check loans so applying won’t impact your credit score, making it suitable for bad credit borrowers.
    3. Lender Matching:  The system instantly matches you with vetted lenders based on your income and requested loan amount. This ensures access to personal loans for bad credit with guaranteed approval in many cases.
    4. Compare Offers: Receive multiple personalized loan offers with details like APR, repayment terms, and monthly payments giving you real options to compare.
    5. Select and Accept: Choose the offer that fits your needs. Most approvals are finalized immediately.
    6. Fast Funding: Approved funds are usually deposited same day, offering emergency loan bad credit guaranteed approval for urgent situations.

    By focusing on a quick and user-friendly process, RadCred enables borrowers with bad credit to obtain funds without long waits or complex paperwork. 

    Eligibility Criteria and Guaranteed Approval Conditions

    One of RadCred’s major attractions is its high approval rate for bad credit applicants. While “guaranteed approval” is subject to meeting basic criteria, RadCred’s requirements are relatively straightforward and inclusive. To qualify for a personal loan through RadCred, applicants should meet the following basic criteria:

    • Age: Must be at least 18 years old (legal adult).
    • Residency: Must be a U.S. resident with a valid U.S. address.
    • Bank Account: Need an active checking or savings account in your name, as approved loans are deposited electronically via direct deposit.
    • Income: Must provide proof of a steady income or employment (e.g., pay stubs or bank statements) to demonstrate the ability to repay the loan.
    • Credit Check: Only a soft credit check is performed for eligibility, so having a low credit score will not automatically disqualify you. Credit history is considered, but it is not the sole determining factor for approval. RadCred’s lending partners are willing to work with borrowers who have poor credit, as long as other criteria are met.

    Because RadCred emphasizes income over credit history, it enables access to bad credit personal loans with guaranteed approval for many applicants. Even those with scores in the 500s often qualify. Through its network, borrowers can secure no credit check loans up to $5,000 and sometimes up to $50,000 based on eligibility.

    Benefits of Choosing RadCred for Bad Credit Loans

    RadCred’s personal loan service stands out in the market of bad credit lenders due to several key benefits that it provides to borrowers:

    • High Speed & Convenience: RadCred offers near-instant approvals and same day cash transfers for bad credit loans. The 24/7 online process ensures fast access to money, unlike traditional loans that often take days or weeks for approval and funding.
    • Flexible Loan Amounts: RadCred’s lender network allows borrowers to access both small loans ($100–$300) and larger personal loans up to $5,000—even higher in some cases. Many lenders offer up to $10,000 based on income eligibility. This flexibility ensures that borrowers with bad credit can request amounts suited to their needs, whether it’s for urgent small payday loan expenses or larger financial commitments, all through a quick and accessible online platform.
    • Competitive Offers via Multiple Lenders: RadCred works as a loan marketplace, not a direct lender, connecting borrowers with multiple licensed lenders. This setup encourages competition, so borrowers can compare bad credit personal loans guaranteed approval $5,000 offers side-by-side. If one no credit check loan doesn’t work, you still have options to secure urgent loans for bad credit that suit your situation.
    • Fair and Transparent Terms: All RadCred’s lenders provide personal loans for bad credit with full transparency. APRs, fees, and repayment terms are disclosed upfront—no hidden costs. This ensures bad credit loans guaranteed approval don’t surprise borrowers later. Each loan offer aligns with responsible lending guidelines, making RadCred a reliable choice for emergency loan bad credit guaranteed approval in the U.S.
    • Credit-Building Opportunity: Personal loans for bad credit instant approval through RadCred can also support long-term financial goals. Repaying a bad credit personal loan on time may help rebuild credit.. So, these no credit check loans aren’t just for emergencies they can support financial recovery too.
    • No Prepayment Penalties: RadCred’s no credit check loans guaranteed approval often come with zero prepayment fees. If you repay early, you save on interest without penalties. This flexibility makes RadCred’s quick loans for bad credit appealing to borrowers who want to clear debt faster. 

    These benefits make RadCred an attractive option for individuals with bad credit who need a safe, fast, and reliable loan solution. RadCred offers a fast, safe, and reliable solution for bad credit loans, no credit check loans, and personal loans for bad credit. By focusing on income over credit score, it helps borrowers access guaranteed approval loans up to $5,000 securely.

    About RadCred

    RadCred is a fintech company and online lending marketplace offering accessible, transparent financial solutions for consumers with subprime or limited credit history. Unlike traditional lenders, RadCred focuses on income and repayment ability over FICO scores, helping those with scores below 600. The platform supports urgent financial needs through fast, flexible options, including no credit check loans and bad credit personal loans across the United States.

    Final Thoughts

    For millions of U.S. consumers with poor credit, RadCred’s personal loans for bad credit offer vital support. With guaranteed approval up to $5,000, no credit check loans, and fast processing, the platform helps borrowers secure urgent funds without traditional barriers. It also creates an opportunity to rebuild credit through timely repayments. Whether facing medical bills or monthly shortfalls, RadCred’s bad credit loans provide flexible, transparent, and accessible financing making it a standout option for those excluded from conventional credit avenues.

    Disclaimer: Loan offers and approvals are subject to meeting RadCred’s lender requirements and state-specific regulations. While RadCred’s platform provides high approval rates for bad credit applicants, no loan is truly guaranteed for everyone. Borrowers must be at least 18 years old, U.S. residents, have verifiable income, and an active bank account. RadCred uses a soft credit check, so your credit score won’t be affected by applying. Loan terms vary by lender and profile. Funds are usually deposited the same day, but exact timing may differ.

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  • MIL-OSI: Trust Stamp Partners with Neural Payments to Bring Innovative ID Security to the $3.2 Trillion P2P Payment Sector

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    With 8% of all banking customers saying they’ve been victimized by a P2P scam in the last 12 months, Trust Stamp and Neural Payments partner to decrease the risk of fraud and make banks and their customers more secure

    Atlanta, GA, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI) today announced a partnership with Neural Payments for the integration of Trust Stamp’s low-code Orchestration Platform. Neural Payments provides banks and credit unions with real-time person-to-person (P2P) payments, advanced fraud prevention, and flexible disbursement solutions. This integration provides robust Identity Verification for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and selfie-based reauthentication for payments.

    With the proliferation of popular P2P apps like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle, the global P2P payment market size is projected to hit USD 3.63 trillion this year and reach USD 16.21 trillion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 18.10% from 2025 to 2034. Fraudsters have taken notice and are using combinations of generative AI and social engineering to intercept payments or trick users into voluntarily sending them money.

    Andrew Gowasack, Trust Stamp’s President, commented, “I am excited to partner with Neural Payments to bring our AI-powered technology to the payment sector. Neural Payments has taken a proactive approach by enabling users to enroll using their face and government ID document, then to approve future payments with a selfie. Rather than storing sensitive biometric information, selfies are converted into Irreversibly Transformed Identity Tokens (IT2) which can be compared to future IT2. There is no need for callbacks, insecure one-time passcodes sent via SMS or email, or authenticator apps. Approving a payment is as easy as taking a selfie!”

    Andrew Gowasack added, “Neural Payments already serves nearly 80 financial institutions, bringing the highest levels of security while removing friction for both payee and recipient. The Neural Payments team brings significant payments experience and top-tier technology. Financial institutions now have the convenience of security through Neural Payments, along with the strength of Trust Stamp’s identity fraud detection.”

    Mick Oppy, founder and CEO of Neural Payments, commented, “At Neural Payments, we’re committed to making it easier and safer for banks and credit unions to offer the P2P experiences their customers demand. Fraud mitigation is no longer a passive issue for financial institutions – it’s a top concern that requires real-time and preemptive action. By integrating Trust Stamp’s cutting-edge identity verification directly into the payment flow, we’re equipping financial institutions with the tools to reduce fraud, streamline authentication, and keep their customers’ money and trust exactly where it belongs. With Trust Stamp, we’re signaling our commitment to both our customers and our 2025 growth aspirations as we push towards becoming the FinTech of choice for P2P payments.”

    Both Trust Stamp and Neural Payments are graduates of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) ThinkTECH Accelerator. ICBA exclusively represents the nation’s nearly 4,500 community banks in the United States through its advocacy, education, and innovation pillars.

    “Partnerships like this fulfill the promise of ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator to drive innovation that addresses our industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities,” said Charles Potts, ICBA executive vice president and chief innovation officer. “By combining advanced identity verification with seamless real-time payments, Trust Stamp and Neural Payments are delivering a solution tailored to community bank priorities—strengthening security, simplifying compliance, and elevating the customer experience.”

    To learn more about the capabilities of Neural Payments, visit https://neuralpayments.com/solutions.

    Enquiries

    Trust Stamp – Email: Shareholders@truststamp.ai

    Andrew Gowasack, President: agowasack@truststamp.ai 

    About Trust Stamp

    Trust Stamp, the Privacy-First Identity CompanyTM, is a global provider of AI-powered identity services for use in multiple sectors, including banking and finance, regulatory compliance, government, real estate, communications, and humanitarian services. Its technology empowers organizations with advanced solutions that reduce fraud, protect personal data privacy, increase operational efficiency, and reach a broader base of users worldwide through its unique data transformation and comparison capabilities.

    Located across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Trust Stamp trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq: IDAI).

    Safe Harbor Statement: Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Remarks 

    All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The information in this announcement may contain forward-looking statements and information related to, among other things, the company, its business plan and strategy, and its industry. These statements reflect management’s current views with respect to future events-based information currently available and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The company does not undertake any obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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  • MIL-OSI: Trust Stamp Partners with Neural Payments to Bring Innovative ID Security to the $3.2 Trillion P2P Payment Sector

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    With 8% of all banking customers saying they’ve been victimized by a P2P scam in the last 12 months, Trust Stamp and Neural Payments partner to decrease the risk of fraud and make banks and their customers more secure

    Atlanta, GA, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI) today announced a partnership with Neural Payments for the integration of Trust Stamp’s low-code Orchestration Platform. Neural Payments provides banks and credit unions with real-time person-to-person (P2P) payments, advanced fraud prevention, and flexible disbursement solutions. This integration provides robust Identity Verification for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and selfie-based reauthentication for payments.

    With the proliferation of popular P2P apps like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle, the global P2P payment market size is projected to hit USD 3.63 trillion this year and reach USD 16.21 trillion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 18.10% from 2025 to 2034. Fraudsters have taken notice and are using combinations of generative AI and social engineering to intercept payments or trick users into voluntarily sending them money.

    Andrew Gowasack, Trust Stamp’s President, commented, “I am excited to partner with Neural Payments to bring our AI-powered technology to the payment sector. Neural Payments has taken a proactive approach by enabling users to enroll using their face and government ID document, then to approve future payments with a selfie. Rather than storing sensitive biometric information, selfies are converted into Irreversibly Transformed Identity Tokens (IT2) which can be compared to future IT2. There is no need for callbacks, insecure one-time passcodes sent via SMS or email, or authenticator apps. Approving a payment is as easy as taking a selfie!”

    Andrew Gowasack added, “Neural Payments already serves nearly 80 financial institutions, bringing the highest levels of security while removing friction for both payee and recipient. The Neural Payments team brings significant payments experience and top-tier technology. Financial institutions now have the convenience of security through Neural Payments, along with the strength of Trust Stamp’s identity fraud detection.”

    Mick Oppy, founder and CEO of Neural Payments, commented, “At Neural Payments, we’re committed to making it easier and safer for banks and credit unions to offer the P2P experiences their customers demand. Fraud mitigation is no longer a passive issue for financial institutions – it’s a top concern that requires real-time and preemptive action. By integrating Trust Stamp’s cutting-edge identity verification directly into the payment flow, we’re equipping financial institutions with the tools to reduce fraud, streamline authentication, and keep their customers’ money and trust exactly where it belongs. With Trust Stamp, we’re signaling our commitment to both our customers and our 2025 growth aspirations as we push towards becoming the FinTech of choice for P2P payments.”

    Both Trust Stamp and Neural Payments are graduates of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) ThinkTECH Accelerator. ICBA exclusively represents the nation’s nearly 4,500 community banks in the United States through its advocacy, education, and innovation pillars.

    “Partnerships like this fulfill the promise of ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator to drive innovation that addresses our industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities,” said Charles Potts, ICBA executive vice president and chief innovation officer. “By combining advanced identity verification with seamless real-time payments, Trust Stamp and Neural Payments are delivering a solution tailored to community bank priorities—strengthening security, simplifying compliance, and elevating the customer experience.”

    To learn more about the capabilities of Neural Payments, visit https://neuralpayments.com/solutions.

    Enquiries

    Trust Stamp – Email: Shareholders@truststamp.ai

    Andrew Gowasack, President: agowasack@truststamp.ai 

    About Trust Stamp

    Trust Stamp, the Privacy-First Identity CompanyTM, is a global provider of AI-powered identity services for use in multiple sectors, including banking and finance, regulatory compliance, government, real estate, communications, and humanitarian services. Its technology empowers organizations with advanced solutions that reduce fraud, protect personal data privacy, increase operational efficiency, and reach a broader base of users worldwide through its unique data transformation and comparison capabilities.

    Located across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Trust Stamp trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq: IDAI).

    Safe Harbor Statement: Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Remarks 

    All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The information in this announcement may contain forward-looking statements and information related to, among other things, the company, its business plan and strategy, and its industry. These statements reflect management’s current views with respect to future events-based information currently available and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The company does not undertake any obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: The path to medical superintelligence

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: The path to medical superintelligence

    The Microsoft AI team shares research that demonstrates how AI can sequentially investigate and solve medicine’s most complex diagnostic challenges—cases that expert physicians struggle to answer.

    Benchmarked against real-world case records published each week in the New England Journal of Medicine, we show that the Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) correctly diagnoses up to 85% of NEJM case proceedings, a rate more than four times higher than a group of experienced physicians. MAI-DxO also gets to the correct diagnosis more cost-effectively than physicians.

    —

    As demand for healthcare continues to grow, costs are rising at an unsustainable pace, and billions of people face multiple barriers to better health – including inaccurate and delayed diagnoses. Increasingly, people are turning to digital tools for medical advice and support. Across Microsoft’s AI consumer products like Bing and Copilot, we see over 50 million health-related sessions every day. From a first-time knee-pain query to a late-night search for an urgent-care clinic, search engines and AI companions are quickly becoming the new front line in healthcare.

    We want to do more to help -and believe generative AI can be transformational. That’s why, at the end of 2024, we launched a dedicated consumer health effort at Microsoft AI, led by clinicians, designers, engineers, and AI scientists. This effort complements Microsoft’s broader health initiatives and builds on our longstanding commitment to partnership and innovation. Existing solutions include RAD-DINO which helps accelerate and improve radiology workflows and Microsoft Dragon Copilot, our pioneering voice-first AI assistant for clinicians.

    For AI to make a difference, clinicians and patients alike must be able to trust its performance. That’s where our new benchmarks and AI orchestrator come in.

    Medical Case Challenges and Benchmarks

    To practice medicine in the United States, physicians need to pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), a rigorous and standardized assessment of clinical knowledge and decision making. USMLE questions were among the earliest benchmarks used to evaluate AI systems in medicine, offering a structured way to compare model performance – both against each other and against human clinicians.

    In just three years, generative AI has advanced to the point of scoring near-perfect scores on the USMLE and similar exams. But these tests primarily rely on multiple-choice questions, which favor memorization over deep understanding. By reducing medicine to one-shot answers on multiple-choice questions, such benchmarks overstate the apparent competence of AI systems and obscure their limitations.

    At Microsoft AI, we’re working to advance and evaluate clinical reasoning capabilities. To move beyond the limitations of multiple-choice questions, we’ve focused on sequential diagnosis, a cornerstone of real-world medical decision making.  In this process, a clinician begins with an initial patient presentation and then iteratively selects questions and diagnostic tests to arrive at a final diagnosis. For example, a patient presenting with cough and fever may lead the clinician to order and review blood tests and a chest X-ray before they feel confident about diagnosing pneumonia.

    Each week, the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) – one of the world’s leading medical journals – publishes a Case Record of the Massachusetts General Hospital, presenting a patient’s care journey in a detailed, narrative format. These cases are among the most diagnostically complex and intellectually demanding in clinical medicine, often requiring multiple specialists and diagnostic tests to reach a definitive diagnosis.

    How does AI perform? To answer this, we created interactive case challenges drawn from the NEJM case series – what we call the Sequential Diagnosis Benchmark (SD Bench). This benchmark transforms 304 recent NEJM cases into stepwise diagnostic encounters where models – or human physicians – can iteratively ask questions and order tests. As new information becomes available, the model or clinician updates their reasoning, gradually narrowing toward a final diagnosis. This diagnosis can then be compared to the gold-standard outcome published in the NEJM.

    Each requested investigation also incurs a (virtual) cost, reflecting real-world healthcare expenditures. This allows us to evaluate performance across two key dimensions: diagnostic accuracy and resource expenditure.  You can watch how an AI system progresses through one of these challenges in this short video.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: The path to medical superintelligence

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: The path to medical superintelligence

    The Microsoft AI team shares research that demonstrates how AI can sequentially investigate and solve medicine’s most complex diagnostic challenges—cases that expert physicians struggle to answer.

    Benchmarked against real-world case records published each week in the New England Journal of Medicine, we show that the Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) correctly diagnoses up to 85% of NEJM case proceedings, a rate more than four times higher than a group of experienced physicians. MAI-DxO also gets to the correct diagnosis more cost-effectively than physicians.

    —

    As demand for healthcare continues to grow, costs are rising at an unsustainable pace, and billions of people face multiple barriers to better health – including inaccurate and delayed diagnoses. Increasingly, people are turning to digital tools for medical advice and support. Across Microsoft’s AI consumer products like Bing and Copilot, we see over 50 million health-related sessions every day. From a first-time knee-pain query to a late-night search for an urgent-care clinic, search engines and AI companions are quickly becoming the new front line in healthcare.

    We want to do more to help -and believe generative AI can be transformational. That’s why, at the end of 2024, we launched a dedicated consumer health effort at Microsoft AI, led by clinicians, designers, engineers, and AI scientists. This effort complements Microsoft’s broader health initiatives and builds on our longstanding commitment to partnership and innovation. Existing solutions include RAD-DINO which helps accelerate and improve radiology workflows and Microsoft Dragon Copilot, our pioneering voice-first AI assistant for clinicians.

    For AI to make a difference, clinicians and patients alike must be able to trust its performance. That’s where our new benchmarks and AI orchestrator come in.

    Medical Case Challenges and Benchmarks

    To practice medicine in the United States, physicians need to pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), a rigorous and standardized assessment of clinical knowledge and decision making. USMLE questions were among the earliest benchmarks used to evaluate AI systems in medicine, offering a structured way to compare model performance – both against each other and against human clinicians.

    In just three years, generative AI has advanced to the point of scoring near-perfect scores on the USMLE and similar exams. But these tests primarily rely on multiple-choice questions, which favor memorization over deep understanding. By reducing medicine to one-shot answers on multiple-choice questions, such benchmarks overstate the apparent competence of AI systems and obscure their limitations.

    At Microsoft AI, we’re working to advance and evaluate clinical reasoning capabilities. To move beyond the limitations of multiple-choice questions, we’ve focused on sequential diagnosis, a cornerstone of real-world medical decision making.  In this process, a clinician begins with an initial patient presentation and then iteratively selects questions and diagnostic tests to arrive at a final diagnosis. For example, a patient presenting with cough and fever may lead the clinician to order and review blood tests and a chest X-ray before they feel confident about diagnosing pneumonia.

    Each week, the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) – one of the world’s leading medical journals – publishes a Case Record of the Massachusetts General Hospital, presenting a patient’s care journey in a detailed, narrative format. These cases are among the most diagnostically complex and intellectually demanding in clinical medicine, often requiring multiple specialists and diagnostic tests to reach a definitive diagnosis.

    How does AI perform? To answer this, we created interactive case challenges drawn from the NEJM case series – what we call the Sequential Diagnosis Benchmark (SD Bench). This benchmark transforms 304 recent NEJM cases into stepwise diagnostic encounters where models – or human physicians – can iteratively ask questions and order tests. As new information becomes available, the model or clinician updates their reasoning, gradually narrowing toward a final diagnosis. This diagnosis can then be compared to the gold-standard outcome published in the NEJM.

    Each requested investigation also incurs a (virtual) cost, reflecting real-world healthcare expenditures. This allows us to evaluate performance across two key dimensions: diagnostic accuracy and resource expenditure.  You can watch how an AI system progresses through one of these challenges in this short video.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Consumer Price Index Manual: Theory, 2025

    Source: International Monetary Fund

    International Monetary Fund, International Labour Office, Statistical Office of the European Communities, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and World Bank. Consumer Price Index Manual: Theory, 2025, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2025) accessed June 30, 2025, https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229014137.069

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Senior Military Leaders Praise Destroyer Sailors during Souda Bay Visit

    Source: United States Navy

    SOUND BAY, Greece – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Commander, Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) during a port call in Souda Bay, Greece, June 29. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Codere Online Reports Favorable AGM Results and Changes to its Compliance Committee

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, June 30, 2025 – (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Codere Online (Nasdaq: CDRO / CDROW, the “Company”), a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, today announced the favorable resolution of all 24 agenda items at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) held today at the registered office of the Company, including the confirmation and renewal of all currently serving Board members, thereby maintaining the existing composition of the Board.

    For detailed biographies of the members of our Board of Directors please visit our website.

    Appointment of A.G. Burnett as Chairman of the Compliance Committee

    In the Board of Directors meeting held earlier this month ahead of the AGM, A.G. Burnett was appointed as Chairman of the Compliance Committee, effective July 1, 2025. Rafael Catalá and Yaiza Rodríguez will continue to serve as members.

    Mr. Burnett brings over 20 years of experience in gaming regulation and law, including his service as Chairman and Executive Director of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (“GCB”) from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as a Board Member and Deputy Chief of the GCB’s Corporate Securities Division, as well as Senior Deputy Attorney General representing the GCB and the Nevada Gaming Commission.

    Mr. Burnett is a recognized professional in gaming law, regulatory compliance, enforcement, legislative affairs, AML, and sports betting law and regulation. He currently serves as a Partner at McDonald Carano, where he advises gaming clients on a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters. A graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Mr. Burnett holds leadership and advisory roles with several industry groups, including the International Association of Gaming Advisors, the International Masters of Gaming Law, and the UNLV’s Boyd School of Law Gaming Law Advisory Board.

    Mr. Burnett succeeds Mark Dunn as chairman of the Compliance Committee. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Dunn for his outstanding contribution as member and Chair of the Compliance Committee. From his appointment as member of the Compliance Committee in 2022, his dedication and integrity have been instrumental in shaping a strong compliance culture across the Company, and we are very grateful for his service.

    About Codere Online 
    Codere Online refers, collectively, to Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. and its subsidiaries. Codere Online launched in 2014 as part of the renowned casino operator Codere Group. Codere Online offers online sports betting and online casino through its state-of-the art website and mobile applications. Codere currently operates in its core markets of Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Panama and Argentina. Codere Online’s online business is complemented by Codere Group’s physical presence in Spain and throughout Latin America, forming the foundation of the leading omnichannel gaming and casino presence.

    About Codere Group
    Codere Group is a multinational group devoted to entertainment and leisure. It is a leading player in the private gaming industry, with four decades of experience and with presence in seven countries in Europe (Spain and Italy) and Latin America (Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Uruguay).

    Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain statements in this document may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Codere Online”) or Codere Online’s or its management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this document may include, for example, statements about Codere Online’s financial performance and, in particular, the potential evolution and distribution of its net gaming revenue; any prospective and illustrative financial information; and changes in Codere Online’s strategy, future operations and target addressable market, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans.

    These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this document and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Codere Online’s or its management team’s views as of any subsequent date, and Codere Online does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

    As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, Codere Online’s actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Codere Online does not presently know or that Codere Online currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include (i) changes in applicable laws or regulations, including online gaming, privacy, data use and data protection rules and regulations as well as consumers’ heightened expectations regarding proper safeguarding of their personal information, (ii) the impacts and ongoing uncertainties created by regulatory restrictions, changes in perceptions of the gaming industry, changes in policies and increased competition, and geopolitical events such as war, (iii) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations and identify and realize additional opportunities, (iv) the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which Codere Online operates, (v) the risk that Codere Online and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize Codere Online’s services, or experience significant delays in doing so, (vi) the risk that Codere Online may never achieve or sustain profitability, (vii) the risk that Codere Online will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all, (viii) the risk that Codere Online experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations, (ix) the risk that third-party providers, including the Codere Group, are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations, (x) the risk that the online gaming operations will not provide the expected benefits due to, among other things, the inability to obtain or maintain online gaming licenses in the anticipated time frame or at all, (xi) the risk that Codere Online is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property, and (xii) the possibility that Codere Online may be adversely affected by other political, economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Additional information concerning certain of these and other risk factors is contained in Codere Online’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Codere Online or other matters and attributable to Codere Online or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.

    Trademarks
    This document may contain trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights of Codere Online or other companies, which are the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, some of the trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights referred to in this document may be listed without the TM, SM, © or ® symbols, but Codere Online will assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, the rights of the applicable owners, if any, to these trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights.

    Contacts:

    Investors and Media
    Guillermo Lancha
    Director, Investor Relations and Communications
    Guillermo.Lancha@codere.com
    (+34) 628 928 152

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  • MIL-OSI USA: U.S. refining capacity largely unchanged as of January 2025

    Source: US Energy Information Administration

    In-brief analysis

    June 30, 2025

    Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Refinery Capacity Report
    Note: Data reflect refinery capacity as of January 1 of the indicated year.

    According to our latest annual Refinery Capacity Report, U.S. operable atmospheric distillation capacity, the primary measure of refinery capacity, totaled 18.4 million barrels per calendar day (b/cd) on January 1, 2025—essentially flat compared with last year.

    We publish two measures of refinery capacity in the report: barrels per calendar day and barrels per stream day. Calendar day capacity represents the operator’s estimate of the input volume that a distillation unit can process in a 24-hour period under usual operating conditions, factoring in both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The calendar day capacity reported by companies may differ slightly from other published figures because of differences in estimation methods.

    Stream day capacity reflects the maximum input that a distillation facility can process within a 24-hour period when running at full capacity with an optimal crude oil and product slate and with no allowance for downtime. Stream day capacity is typically about 6% higher than calendar day capacity.

    In 2025, the three largest refiners in the United States—Marathon, Valero, and ExxonMobil—all reported calendar day capacity increases of less than 1% compared with 2024. These changes likely stem from small-scale process improvements, rather than major capacity expansions, unlike previous years. No major refinery expansions or transactions occurred from January 2024 through January 2025, unlike in 2023 when a handful of major projects were completed, including a significant expansion at ExxonMobil’s Beaumont, Texas, facility.

    Motiva’s Port Arthur refinery reported increased calendar day throughput, regaining its position as the largest single U.S. refinery on a barrels-per-calendar-day basis. However, the facility’s stream day capacity remained unchanged compared with 2024. On a barrels-per-stream-day basis, Marathon’s Galveston Bay refinery remains the largest in the United States, at 665,000 barrels per stream day.

    LyondellBasell ended refining operations at its 263,776-b/cd refinery in Houston in March 2025, but the report does not reflect this change because the facility was still operational on January 1.

    This year’s Refinery Capacity Report includes 132 operable refineries, the same as in 2024. The count does not include the Philipps 66 Rodeo refinery, which converted to renewable diesel production last year and has potential to produce sustainable aviation fuel as well.

    Our report also added Pasadena Performance Products, a new facility near Houston, Texas. Owned by Next Wave Energy Partners, the facility exclusively produces alkylate, a valuable blending component for motor gasoline. The facility uses natural gas liquids to produce alkylate instead of refining crude oil and hasn’t reported traditional refinery units such as a crude oil distillation column.

    The 2025 Refinery Capacity Report captures U.S. refining capacity changes in effect as of January 1, 2025.

    Principal contributors: Kevin Hack, Carolyn Hronis

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  • MIL-OSI: New zerohash Report Finds that 7-in-10 Fantasy Sports Players are calling for Stablecoin Funding

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A first-of-its-kind survey, commissioned by zerohash, the leading on-chain infrastructure provider, and conducted by Centiment, of 500 U.S.-based fantasy sports players, reveals that 46% of participants have missed time-sensitive contests because of the speed and availability of bank transfers. The independent study demonstrates that, as fantasy sports have grown into a $10 billion industry in the U.S., traditional payment systems are falling short, frustrating players and causing them to miss time-sensitive contests.

    With nearly half of all players already holding stablecoins, demand is increasing for faster and more efficient payment options. Survey results found that 69% of players want stablecoin payments, highlighting a clear opportunity for fantasy platforms to boost loyalty and unlock new revenue streams.

    Marquee fantasy sports events including the NFL playoffs and March Madness typically occur during non-banking hours, causing funding delays that translate to potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in lost player engagement. Fantasy players are already crypto and stablecoin enabled – 56% of fantasy sport app users already hold crypto or stablecoins, according to the study.

    “Sunday NFL Football kicks off at 1:00 PM. Banks close at 5 PM on Friday. That’s why stablecoins provide a critical unlock for over 50 million fantasy sports users in the United States,” said Edward Woodford, Founder and CEO of zerohash. “We’re seeing rising demand from fantasy sports operators to add stablecoins, as more players want to fund accounts in real time and join contests instantly using assets they already hold.”

    The Speed Economy Reshapes Gaming Priorities
    The study upends conventional wisdom about fantasy player motivations. While operators have historically competed on bonuses and odds, instant deposits and payouts now rank as the number one deciding factor.

    This shift reflects the evolution of fantasy sports from a weekend hobby to a real-time 24/7 experience. With the North American fantasy sports market expected to reach over $27 billion in the next five years, every hour of deposit lag represents a massive opportunity cost.

    Key findings include:

    • 76% would switch platforms for instant payouts during peak events.
    • Crypto-native players deposit 2.4x more frequently and in larger amounts.
    • 61% more likely to recommend platforms offering stablecoin funding.

    Grow Faster with Crypto-Native Users
    Crypto-native users represent the best opportunity to increase deposit volume and frequency. Twenty-four percent deposit more than $1,000 monthly (v.s. 10% for non-crypto holders) and 59% deposit funds at least once a week (v.s. 45% for non-crypto holders).

    Early movers may gain significant competitive advantages as players increasingly prioritize seamless funding over traditional incentives.

    The complete study, Fantasy Sports Players & the Future of Funding, is available at: https://hubs.ly/Q03v9kyb0 

    About zerohash
    zerohash is the leading infrastructure provider for crypto, stablecoin, and tokenized assets. Its API and embeddable dev-kit enables innovators to easily launch solutions across cross-border payments, commerce, trading, remittance, payroll, tokenization and on/off-ramps.

    zerohash powers solutions for some of the largest and innovative companies including Interactive Brokers, Stripe, Shift4, Franklin Templeton, Felix Pago, Kalshi and LightSpark. Zerohash Holdings is backed by investors, including Point72 Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and NYCA.

    In the United States, Zero Hash LLC is a FinCen-registered Money Service Business and a regulated Money Transmitter that can operate in 51 U.S. jurisdictions. Zero Hash LLC and Zero Hash Liquidity Services LLC are licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Zero Hash Trust Company LLC has been approved by the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks as a non-depository trust company. For information about our global regulatory footprint, including our Argentinian registrations, see here.

    Zero Hash Disclosures
    Zero Hash services and product offerings may not be available in all jurisdictions. Zero Hash accounts are not subject to FDIC or SIPC protections, or any such equivalent protections that may exist outside of the US. Zero Hash’s technical support and enablement of any asset is not an endorsement of such asset and is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any crypto asset. Zero Hash is not registered with the SEC or FINRA. Zero Hash does not provide any securities services and is not a custodian of securities, including security tokens, on behalf of customers.

    Learn more by visiting zerohash.com or following us on X @ZeroHashX

    Media Contacts
    zerohash
    Shaun O’Keeffe
    (855) 744-7333
    media@zerohash.com

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  • MIL-OSI: ESET North America Announces Winners of the Tenth Annual Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO and TORONTO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, is proud to announce the winners of its tenth annual Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants across the US and Canada, the ten scholarship recipients impressed the review panel with their academic achievements, passion for cybersecurity, and commitment to making a positive impact in STEM fields.

    This year marks a milestone in the program’s evolution with the continued expansion of the Cybersecurity Trailblazer Award Tier, a designation reserved for the most exceptional applicants who have demonstrated outstanding technical proficiency, leadership, and a deep, sustained focus on cybersecurity. The recipients of this year’s Cybersecurity Trailblazer Awards are U.S.’ Alexis Eskenazi, Crystal Yang, and Ismat Jarin, each receiving a $10,000 scholarship in recognition of their exemplary work. The Canadian Trailblazer recipients are Azka Siddiqui and Constance Prevot, each receiving a $5,000 scholarship for their remarkable contributions and potential to drive change within the field.

    This year, Canada also saw the launch of the Future Leader Award, a new scholarship tier recognizing emerging talent with strong potential in the field of cybersecurity. Five students were selected to receive $1,000 scholarships: Yushika Jhundoo, Meadow Agbor, Tina Ismail, Vrinda Joshi, and Yashvi Shah. Together, these individuals have shown exceptional promise as future leaders in cybersecurity. Their ambitions and achievements reflect the values at the heart of the Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship: innovation, inclusion, and impact.

    “This scholarship has always been deeply personal to us at ESET,” said Celeste Blodgett, Vice President of Human Resources at ESET North America. “As we celebrate its tenth year, I’m incredibly proud to recognize this group of brilliant and driven women. With so many outstanding applicants this year, selecting the final recipients was no easy task. What set these winners apart was not only their technical excellence, but also their drive to lead and create meaningful change. They represent the future of cybersecurity, and we’re honored to support them on their journey.”

    ESET North America awarded $45,000 in scholarships this year to celebrate the program’s tenth anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to building a more inclusive and secure digital future.

    Learn more about the Trailblazer Award recipients:

    Alexis Eskenazi, Berkeley, California, United States: Alexis Eskenazi’s journey into cybersecurity began with competitive robotics, where building championship-level robots sparked her interest in how connected systems function. That passion led her to launch Eskenazi Ed-Tech & AI Consulting, bringing hands-on STEM education to over 400 students globally. From mentoring the world’s first all-female Indigenous robotics team in New Zealand to researching vulnerabilities in U.S. healthcare and semiconductor infrastructure, Alexis blends technical insight with education and policy to advance a more secure, inclusive digital world.

    “Through work in technology, policy, and education, I’ve learned how to navigate complexity, and through community engagement, how to make that knowledge actionable,” said Alexis. “The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship represents critical support for my continued integration of technical, educational, and policy-driven cybersecurity work.”

    Crystal Yang, Katy, Texas, United States: Crystal Yang’s interest in cybersecurity was sparked by watching scam-baiting videos, which seem humorous on the surface, but reveal just how vulnerable people can be to social engineering. Determined to fight back, she built TimeWaster3000, an AI-powered bot that wastes scammers’ time using natural language processing and speech recognition. As the founder of Audemy.org, Crystal has also created AI-driven educational games used by more than 5,000 blind and visually impaired students worldwide and implemented in 19 schools. Today, she is focused on cybersecurity projects aimed at scam awareness and social engineering defense for businesses.

    “Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting data,” said Crystal. “It’s about protecting people. Winning this scholarship helps me build tech that defends not just with firewalls, but with empathy, creativity, and humor.”

    Ismat Jarin, Irvine, California, United States: Ismat Jarin’s path to cybersecurity began in her home country, where early experiences with societal biases and privacy violations fueled her resolve to protect underrepresented communities through technology. She became the first woman from her town to rank in the top 2% nationally for admission to her country’s top engineering university, later earning a Master’s in Systems and Security from UM Dearborn and now pursuing a Ph.D. at UC Irvine. Her research explores privacy risks in AI/LLMs and emerging technologies and has been published at leading conferences like PETS, NeurIPS(WiML) and CODASPY. Beyond research, Ismat is a passionate mentor and advocate, helping first-generation and underrepresented students find belonging and success in cybersecurity.

    “For women from restrictive backgrounds like mine, it’s not just about breaking barriers,” said Ismat. “It’s about paving new paths so others can thrive. Ultimately, my contributions will help create a more inclusive and innovative cybersecurity landscape, where every individual can thrive.”

    Azka Siddiqui, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Azka Siddiqui’s passion for computer science began in fourth grade when she programmed Dash robots during a classroom activity, sparking her fascination with the intersection of hardware and software. Her interest in cybersecurity solidified during a 2024 internship at Nokia, where she helped refine an advanced filter tool that monitored over 10,000 alarms. In addition to furthering her technical skills, Azka serves as Vice Chair of a national nonprofit empowering girls in STEM, has led a coding club spanning three Canadian provinces, and conducted research on smart-grid anomaly detection and eye-tracking technologies in university labs. This fall, Azka will begin her Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, where she plans to focus on cybersecurity and AI with an emphasis on making digital spaces safer for women.

    “As a young woman of color in tech, I’ve often felt like I had to work twice as hard just to be seen. Winning the ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship reminds me that I do belong — not just in this field, but at the forefront of it. With ESET’s support, I’m committed to not only advancing my own journey in building ethical and secure technologies but also to challenging the barriers that keep others, especially women, from stepping into these spaces.”

    Constance Prevot, Mount Royal, Quebec, Canada: Constance Prevot’s journey into cybersecurity began at Concordia University, where a Capture-The-Flag competition sparked a passion that would shape her academic and professional path. She has since represented Canada at the 2024 International Cybersecurity Competition in Chile, served as a SOC Analyst at OnePoint for Desjardins, conducted adversary-focused research at GoSecure, and co-presented her findings at conferences including HOPE and BSides. As President of Concordia University’s Software Engineering and Computer Science Society, she has led initiatives to make cybersecurity education more accessible, including launching “compétitionsquebec,” a platform cataloging local competitions and training resources.

    “I believe in creating environments where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives,” said Constance. “By continuing to bridge research, practice, education, and community engagement, I hope to help build a more secure and inclusive cybersecurity ecosystem.”

    Future Leader Awards: This inaugural award proudly recognizes five exceptional students who exemplify the next generation of innovators and changemakers. With a $1,000 award, these students are being honored not only for their academic excellence but also for their passion and potential to shape the future of technology. This year’s awardees are:

    • Yushika Jhundoo (Ottawa, ON) – Computer Science, University of Ottawa: Tech community builder and cybersecurity enthusiast dedicated to inclusive outreach and digital empowerment.
    • Meadow Agbor (Calgary, AB) – Computer Information Systems, Mount Royal University (MRU): Cybersecurity intern and youth mentor with a passion for digital safety and inclusive community engagement.
    • Tina Ismail (Mississauga, ON) – Electrical Engineering, McMaster University: Cybersecurity enthusiast and IEEE leader blending technical innovation, educational research, and creative expression.
    • Vrinda Joshi (Markham, ON) – Systems Design Engineering (Co-op), University of Waterloo: STEM equity advocate and nonprofit co-founder empowering youth through coding, robotics, and hands-on innovation.
    • Yashvi Shah (Caledon, ON) – Computer Engineering (Co-op), University of Toronto: Innovative researcher and tech educator with experience in AI, 3D simulation, and youth empowerment through coding and wellness initiatives.

    Blodgett adds, “ESET extends heartfelt congratulations to all of this year’s winners. Their drive, curiosity, and commitment to cybersecurity exemplify the very best of what the next generation has to offer. As ESET looks ahead to the future, the company remains dedicated to supporting women in cybersecurity and building a more inclusive and secure digital world for all.”

    Learn more about the Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship here.

    About ESET

    ESET® provides cutting-edge digital security to prevent attacks before they happen. By combining the power of AI and human expertise, ESET stays ahead of emerging global cyberthreats, both known and unknown— securing businesses, critical infrastructure, and individuals. Whether it’s endpoint, cloud, or mobile protection, our AI-native, cloud-first solutions and services remain highly effective and easy to use. ESET technology includes robust detection and response, ultra-secure encryption, and multifactor authentication. With 24/7 real-time defense and strong local support, we keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. The ever-evolving digital landscape demands a progressive approach to security: ESET is committed to world-class research and powerful threat intelligence, backed by R&D centers and a strong global partner network. For more information, visit www.eset.com or follow our social media, podcasts and blogs.

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  • MIL-OSI: Parker to Acquire Curtis Instruments, Expanding Electrification Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Enhances Electrification Capabilities with Complementary Technologies for In-Plant Material Handling and Off-Highway Market Applications
    • Adds Suite of Control Solutions to Pair with Parker’s Electric Motor and Motion Control Portfolio for Electric and Hybrid Solutions

    CLEVELAND, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Curtis Instruments, Inc. from Rehlko, for approximately $1 billion in cash. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by the end of calendar year 2025.

    Curtis designs and manufactures motor speed controllers, instrumentation, power conversion and input devices that complement Parker’s strength in electric vehicle motors, hydraulic and electrification technologies. Curtis expects calendar year 2025 sales of approximately $320 million.

    “This transaction is aligned with the long-term electrification secular trend and meets our disciplined financial criteria for acquisitions designed to create shareholder value,” said Jenny Parmentier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Curtis adds complementary technologies to our existing industrial electrification platform, better positioning us to serve our customers as they continue the adoption of more electric and hybrid solutions. We anticipate a smooth closing and look forward to welcoming the Curtis team. Using our proven business system, The Win Strategy™, we believe we can deliver strong operational synergies, creating shareholder value.”

    Rehlko and its financial sponsor Platinum Equity praised the deal and the synergy between Parker and Curtis.

    “Rehlko is proud of the legacy and performance of Curtis as a high-performing, innovation-driven business,” said Brian Melka, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rehlko. “Parker is an exceptional company and we are confident Curtis will thrive from Parker’s increased scale, focus, and investment.”

    “We have great respect for Curtis, its leadership team and its innovative products, and we are confident that Parker Hannifin is the right home for the business going forward,” said Platinum Equity Co-President Jacob Kotzubei and Managing Director Matthew Louie in a joint statement.

    Advisors
    Guggenheim Securities, LLC is serving as financial advisor, Jones Day is serving as principal deal counsel, and Eversheds Sutherland is serving as European legal counsel to Parker. BofA Securities, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are serving as financial advisors and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is serving as legal counsel to Rehlko.

    About Parker Hannifin

    Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Parker has increased its annual dividend per share paid to shareholders for 69 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-looking statements contained in this and other written and oral reports are made based on known events and circumstances at the time of release, and as such, are subject in the future to unforeseen uncertainties and risks. Often but not always, these statements may be identified from the use of forward looking terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “targets,” “is likely,” “will,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, and may also include statements regarding future performance, orders, earnings projections, events or developments. Parker cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements. It is possible that the future performance may differ materially from expectations, including those based on past performance.

    Among other factors that may affect future performance are: changes in business relationships with and orders by or from major customers, suppliers or distributors, including delays or cancellations in shipments; disputes regarding contract terms, changes in contract costs and revenue estimates for new development programs; changes in product mix; ability to identify acceptable strategic acquisition targets; uncertainties surrounding timing, successful completion or integration of acquisitions and similar transactions, including the acquisition of Curtis Instruments, Inc.; ability to successfully divest businesses planned for divestiture and realize the anticipated benefits of such divestitures; the determination and ability to successfully undertake business realignment activities and the expected costs, including cost savings, thereof; ability to implement successfully business and operating initiatives, including the timing, price and execution of share repurchases and other capital initiatives; availability, cost increases of or other limitations on our access to raw materials, component products and/or commodities if associated costs cannot be recovered in product pricing; ability to manage costs related to insurance and employee retirement and health care benefits; legal and regulatory developments and other government actions, including related to environmental protection, and associated compliance costs; supply chain and labor disruptions, including as a result of tariffs and labor shortages; threats associated with international conflicts and cybersecurity risks and risks associated with protecting our intellectual property; uncertainties surrounding the ultimate resolution of outstanding legal proceedings, including the outcome of any appeals; effects on market conditions, including sales and pricing, resulting from global reactions to U.S. trade policies; manufacturing activity, air travel trends, currency exchange rates, difficulties entering new markets and economic conditions such as inflation, deflation, interest rates and credit availability; inability to obtain, or meet conditions imposed for, required governmental and regulatory approvals; changes in the tax laws in the United States and foreign jurisdictions and judicial or regulatory interpretations thereof; and large scale disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, industrial accidents and pandemics. Readers should also consider forward looking statements in light of risk factors discussed in Parker’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 and other periodic filings made with the SEC.

    Contact: Media –  
      Aidan Gormley – Director, Global Communications and Branding 216-896-3258
      aidan.gormley@parker.com  
         
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      Jeff Miller – Vice President, Investor Relations 216-896-2708
      jeffrey.miller@parker.com  

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  • MIL-OSI: Euronet and Jalin Awarded Best Retail Payment Technology in Asia by The Asian Banker

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PT Jalin Pembayaran Nusantara (Jalin), a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned holding company Danareksa and one of Indonesia’s Central Payment Infrastructures, and Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, have been awarded the “Best Retail Payment Technology Initiative in Asia Pacific” at the Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2025. The award acknowledges the companies’ groundbreaking efforts in modernizing Indonesia’s national payment infrastructure—one of the most ambitious and complex projects of its kind in the Asia Pacific region.

    Jalin selected Euronet’s Ren Payments Platform to modernize its payment processing environment, which powers a wide range of services delivered through member banks to millions of Indonesians. These include interbank ATM cash withdrawals and deposits, interoperable Point-of-Sale (POS) and QR code transactions, and support for regional interoperability through ASEAN’s cross-border QR payment initiative.

    A key highlight of this initiative was also the consolidation of the ATM networks of Indonesia’s four state-owned banks—BRI, BNI, Bank Mandiri, and BTN, collectively known as the Himbara group—into a single nationwide platform under the ATM Link brand. This platform, operated by Jalin and powered by Euronet’s ATM software and payments switch, represents a strategic shift toward shared infrastructure to boost operational efficiency, reduce capital expenditures and foster greater focus on customer innovation.

    “This award is a testament to the strength of our collaboration and the transformative power of the Ren Payments Platform,” said Sundeep Rawal, Managing Director, Euronet Indonesia. “By delivering a scalable, real-time, and cloud-native system, we’ve helped create a truly modern and inclusive payment ecosystem for Indonesia. What sets the Ren platform apart is its versatility to handle a wide spectrum of services across ATMs, POS terminals, QR code transactions and cardless payments—all within a single, unified infrastructure. This allows our partners to simplify operations, drive innovation faster and serve customers more efficiently across both physical and digital channels.”

    Ario Tejo Bayu Aji, CEO of Jalin, added, “This initiative represents more than just a technological upgrade—it’s a showcase of how collaboration among state-owned enterprises can deliver strategic, nation-scale infrastructure. Our partnership with Euronet has been instrumental in bringing this modernization vision to life.”

    The initiative has already achieved significant results. Over 4,500 ATMs now operate under the ATM Link brand, replacing the previously fragmented networks of individual Himbara banks.

    This initiative is aligned with the country’s accelerating shift toward digital payments. According to Bank Indonesia, digital transaction volume in 2024 grew by over 30% year-on-year, driven by mobile banking, QRIS usage, and fintech adoption. This rapid growth underscores the need for robust, flexible, and interoperable platforms like Ren to support Indonesia’s digital transformation agenda.

    About Euronet

    Founded in 1994, Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT) is a global leader in payments and cross-border transaction services. Its real-time digital and cash payments network spans more than 200 countries and territories, with:

    • 55,512 installed ATMs
    • 1.2 million EFT POS terminals
    • Prepaid services at 735,000 POS terminals across 64 countries
    • A global money transfer network with 624,000 locations in 199 countries

    Euronet’s network connects to 4 billion bank accounts and 3.2 billion digital wallets, as well as 4 billion Visa debit cards through Visa Direct.

    Headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, USA, Euronet has 67 offices worldwide. Visit www.euronetworldwide.com for more information.

    About Ren Payments Platform

    Ren is Euronet’s modern, cloud-native payments platform designed for high-volume, mission-critical transactions. With a microservices-based architecture, Ren supports issuing, acquiring, core switching, and payment hubs—all through open APIs and flexible deployment on public cloud or private data centers.

    Ren enables seamless integration with legacy systems, empowering organizations to innovate without overhauling infrastructure. Learn more at www.renpayments.com.

    About PT Jalin Pembayaran Nusantara

    Established in 2016 by the Ministry of SOEs, Himbara banks, and PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, Jalin is Indonesia’s largest state-owned payment network integrator. Jalin operates the LINK network, supporting ATM and CRM transactions, debit cards, mobile banking, QRIS services, and other digital and physical payment solutions. In 2019, the majority of Jalin’s shares were transferred to PT Danareksa (Persero).

    Today, Jalin serves over 85 financial institutions and fintech providers across Indonesia. It holds global certifications such as ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 37001, PCI DSS, and PCI PIN, reflecting its commitment to world-class operational and security standards.

    Learn more at www.jalin.co.id.

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  • MIL-OSI: Mimecast Announces Solution to Enhance Data Governance and Compliance Across Collaboration Tools Including Google Workspace

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LEXINGTON, Mass., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mimecast, a UK-headquartered global cybersecurity leader transforming the way businesses manage and secure human risk, today announced a new solution with Google Workspace to enhance governance and compliance capabilities within the Workspace suite of collaboration and productivity tools. This solution enables comprehensive support for key compliance use cases such as AI-powered archiving and data retention, eDiscovery, case management, and compliance monitoring for Google Workspace data sources that go beyond email, including Google Chat, Google Calendar, Google Drive and Google Meet.

    Collaboration tools are essential for maintaining the day-to-day operations of contemporary workplaces. However, according to Mimecast’s The State of Human Risk 2025 report, 79% of respondents say these tools pose new and urgent threats such as social engineering attacks, insider risk and account compromise – underscoring the critical need for robust, integrated approaches to security, compliance, and governance. This is especially true for organizations in highly regulated industries that must adhere to strict compliance standards such as FINRA, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FOIA and FDIC, and often face challenges in collecting, accessing, and searching data within collaboration tools while keeping pace with the rapid generation of data by employees.

    Mimecast’s Digital Communication Governance, Compliance, and Insights solution, a core component of the Mimecast platform, will equip Workspace customers with advanced capabilities to help proactively manage data risk, maintain compliance, and limit unwanted data exposure – without hindering enterprise collaboration. Mimecast’s technology delivers real-time visibility of actionable insights that can be used to detect policy violations, shape controls, enable swift crisis response, and support retrospective investigations. These challenges now extend beyond traditional regulated industries and encompass virtually any company that handles digital communication and employee data.

    “IT teams face a complex and large volume of compliance requirements, often struggling with manual processes, siloed systems, and incomplete datasets across diverse data sources, including challenges related to data residency. Amid heightened compliance pressures, there’s a critical need for comprehensive governance and compliance solutions that operate at speed and scale,” said Mimecast’s Chief Product & Technology Officer Ranjan Singh. “By combining Mimecast’s expansive global footprint with Google’s leadership in enterprise data sovereignty we can provide Google Workspace customers with choice and flexibility while helping them mitigate risk, accelerate investigations, ensure resilience across collaborative channels, and unlock actionable insights to drive greater value from their data.”

    This integration provides Google Workspace customers with:

    • Retrospective Access: Conduct contextual investigations and respond to incidents via unified historic search across Gmail and Drive, with Meet, Chat and Calendar coming later this year.
    • Data Management and Governance: Satisfy archiving and retention needs while controlling data exposure and sprawl.
    • Proactive Analysis: Get ahead of risks and threats to the business with real-time compliance supervision and sensitive data monitoring.
    • Behavior Trends and Insights: Spot patterns in behavior from collaboration and communication data to inform controls, policy, and business decisions.

    This latest Workspace data source integration builds on a long-standing partnership between Mimecast and Google, reinforcing their commitment in common to securing human risk across the enterprise. Beyond the existing Governance & Compliance offering for Gmail data, Mimecast also integrates with Google Drive to monitor risky file activity with Incydr and Signal, with Google Security Operations SOAR for centralized detection and response, and with Google Security Operations to deliver comprehensive visibility across log data.

    Mimecast is a recognized leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Communications Governance and Archiving, helping organizations manage and secure human risk through integrated, AI-powered compliance, governance, and insights solutions.

    To learn more about this integration and Mimecast’s technology alliance partners visit here.

    About Mimecast
    Mimecast is a leading cybersecurity company transforming the way businesses manage and secure human risk. Its AI-powered, API-enabled connected human risk platform is purpose-built to protect organizations from the spectrum of cyber threats. Integrating cutting-edge technology with human-centric pathways, our platform enhances visibility and provides strategic insight.

    By enabling decisive action and empowering businesses to protect their collaborative environments, our technology safeguards critical data and actively engages employees in reducing risk and enhancing productivity. More than 42,000 businesses worldwide trust Mimecast to help them keep ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape.

    From insider risk to external threats, customers get more with Mimecast. More visibility. More agility. More control. More security.

    Mimecast and the Mimecast logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Mimecast Services Limited in the United States and/or other countries. All other third-party trademarks and logos contained in this press release are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word ‘partner’ does not imply a partnership relationship between Mimecast and any other company.

    Press Contacts
    Tim Hamilton
    Principal, Global Corporate Communications Manager
    +1 603-918-6757
    thamilton@mimecast.com
    General inquiries
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  • MIL-OSI: KANZHUN LIMITED Announces Pricing of Share Offer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BEIJING, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KANZHUN LIMITED (“BOSS Zhipin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZ; HKEX: 2076), a leading online recruitment platform in China, today announced the pricing of its share offer (the “Share Offer”) of an aggregate of 34,500,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Company, including 4,500,000 Class A ordinary shares offered pursuant to the Company’s full exercise of the offer size adjustment option. The Share Offer is comprised of a Hong Kong public offering (the “Hong Kong Public Offering”), and an international offering (the “International Offering”).

    The final offer price for both the Hong Kong Public Offering and the International Offering (the “Offer Price”) has been set as HK$66.00 per share. Based on the ratio of two Class A ordinary shares per Nasdaq-listed American depositary share (“ADS”) and an exchange rate of HK$7.8499 to US$1.00, the Offer Price translates to approximately US$16.82 per ADS. The final offer price has been set by the Company out of sincerity, and the Company would like to express gratitude to its investors for their participation in the share offer.

    Subject to approval from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”), the Class A ordinary shares of the Company are expected to begin dealing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Share Offer is expected to close on the same day, subject to customary closing conditions.

    Based on the Offer Price, the net proceeds from the Share Offer (after full exercise of the offer size adjustment option) is estimated to be approximately HK$2,199.9 million (US$280.3 million), after deducting estimated underwriting fees and other expenses payable, based on an exchange rate of HK$7.8499 to US$1.00. The Share Offer is intended to further enhance the Company’s financial flexibility, broaden its shareholder base, improve stock liquidity, and support its healthy and sustainable development. The net proceeds from the Share Offer will be used in investment in technology and related infrastructure, the development of new business initiatives, strategic acquisitions or investment opportunities and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

    Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C. and Morgan Stanley Asia Limited (in alphabetical order) act as the overall coordinators for the Share Offer. Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., Morgan Stanley Asia Limited (in alphabetical order) and Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited act as the joint global coordinators for the Share Offer. Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., Morgan Stanley Asia Limited (in alphabetical order), Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited, Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited and Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited act as joint bookrunners and joint lead managers for the Share Offer.

    The International Offering is being made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement dated June 24, 2025 and the accompanying prospectus included in an automatic shelf registration statement on Form F-3 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 16, 2022, which automatically became effective upon filing. The registration statement on Form F-3 and the preliminary prospectus supplement are available at the SEC website at: http://www.sec.gov. The final prospectus supplement will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at: http://www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, Attention: Prospectus Department, Telephone: 1 (866) 471-2526, Email:  Prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; or Morgan Stanley Asia Limited, c/o Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 180 Varick Street, New York, New York 10014, Attention: Prospectus Department, Telephone: 1 (866) 718-1649, Email: prospectus@morganstanley.com. 

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer or an invitation to buy any securities of the Company, nor shall there be any offer or sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. This press release does not constitute a prospectus (including as defined under the laws of Hong Kong) and potential investors should read the prospectus of the Company for detailed information about the Company and the Share Offer, before deciding whether or not to invest in the Company. This press release has not been reviewed or approved by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange or the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.

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    This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements which are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in announcements made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

    About KANZHUN LIMITED

    KANZHUN LIMITED operates the leading online recruitment platform BOSS Zhipin in China. The Company connects job seekers and enterprise users in an efficient and seamless manner through its highly interactive mobile app, a transformative product that promotes two-way communication, focuses on intelligent recommendations, and creates new scenarios in the online recruiting process. Benefiting from its large and diverse user base, BOSS Zhipin has developed powerful network effects to deliver higher recruitment efficiency and drive rapid expansion.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.zhipin.com.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    KANZHUN LIMITED
    Investor Relations
    Email: ir@kanzhun.com

    In China：

    PIACENTE FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
    Helen Wu
    Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
    Email: kanzhun@tpg-ir.com

    In the United States:

    PIACENTE FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
    Brandi Piacente
    Phone: +1-212-481-2050
    Email: kanzhun@tpg-ir.com

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: IOM Welcomes DRC–Rwanda Peace Agreement as Milestone Toward Lasting Stability

    Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

    Geneva/Nairobi, 30 June 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) welcomes the signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, brokered by the United States, the African Union, and the State of Qatar. The agreement represents a critical step toward ending decades of violence and displacement in the region and comes at a symbolic moment as the DRC marks 65 years of independence.

    “This agreement offers a rare and vital opportunity to chart a new course for peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” said IOM Director General Amy Pope. “But peace must be felt on the ground. It must mean safety for families who have fled their homes, support for communities that have opened their doors to the displaced, and a future for young people who have known nothing but conflict. We call on the international community to seize this moment not just to support the political process, but to invest in the humanitarian and recovery efforts that will make peace real for millions of people.”

    Across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, millions continue to bear the brunt of one of the world’s most persistent and complex crises. In the eastern provinces alone, more than 700,000 people have been displaced since the start of 2024, forced to flee their homes as violence intensifies. Families have been uprooted multiple times, often with little more than what they can carry, seeking safety in overcrowded shelters, informal sites, or host communities that are already under strain.

    IOM teams have been delivering lifesaving assistance across the country, providing emergency shelter, health care, protection services, and mental health and psychosocial support to those most affected by the violence. Support is also being extended to host communities, many of whom are facing immense pressure as they take in those who have been forced to flee.

    While the peace agreement marks a hopeful turning point, the road to lasting stability will be long and complex. Years of conflict have left deep scars and humanitarian needs remain staggering. The peace agreement must now be matched by meaningful action on the ground.

    IOM reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Organization stands ready to work alongside national authorities, regional bodies, and international partners to ensure that this agreement translates into real and lasting progress, restoring dignity, rebuilding lives, and helping communities recover from the impacts of violence and displacement.

    For more information, please visit IOM’s Media Centre. 

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  • I am under no pressure; I do not exert pressure on anyone, nor do I work under pressure: Vice-President

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (2)

    lign=”center”>When we go abroad, there is no ruling or opposition party — it’s only Bharat: Vice-President
    In politics, one may belong to different parties, but that does not mean we are enemies; our enemies may be across the borders, not within the country: Vice-President
    Legislatures must uphold the highest standards of conduct; If they fail to do so, citizens will turn to other platforms: Vice-President
    Vice-President addresses public gathering at ‘Sneh Milan Samaroh’ in Jaipur

    The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, today said, “I am not under pressure, I do not pressure anyone, I do not work under pressure, nor do I make others work under pressure.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1939599837579927882

    Addressing a public gathering at the ‘Sneh Milan Samaroh’ in Jaipur, Shri Dhankhar said, “I was a little concerned—not for my health—but for my friend, the former Chief Minister, who said we are under pressure. He is one of my oldest friends in Rajasthan politics and a well-wisher. Since he spoke publicly, I would also like to say publicly—he need not worry. I am under no pressure, nor do I pressure anyone, nor do I operate under pressure.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1939615411064213804

    Discussing the constitutional position of Governors, he remarked, “When the Governor is in the state, they are often treated like an easy punching bag.” He elaborated, “If the State government and the Central government are ruled by different political political parties, it becomes very easy to make allegations. But over time, this dynamic has changed — now even the Vice-President and the President are being dragged into this domain. This, in my view, is a matter of concern, reflection, and philosophical thought, and it is not appropriate.”

     

    Expressing concern over the current political climate, he said, “The current political atmosphere and temperature are not healthy — neither for individuals nor for democracy. It is a matter of concern and reflection.” He emphasized, “Power keeps changing hands; the ruling party becomes opposition, the opposition becomes ruling party. But that does not mean we should become enemies. Our enemies may lie across the border — not within the country.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1939607471641010602

    Highlighting that national interest should be above party politics, the Vice-President said, “When we travel abroad, there is no ruling or opposition party; we only represent Bharat — and this has now been demonstrated. This step shows that for us, the nation is supreme. National interest is our duty, Bharatiyata is our pride. Whenever India is the topic, we do not stand divided. Political differences exist within the country, but there are no personal animosities. This is a powerful message that everyone must understand.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1939613193577628124

    He further added, “The political temperature is becoming intolerable. Unrestrained statements are made casually. But we must understand that India represents one-sixth of the global population. No other country comes close. Who else possesses a 5000-year-old culture? It is unparalleled and extraordinary.”

     

    Speaking about responsible discourse, he said, “Often, in a state of emotion, we raise questions or encourage conflict — but if I am not the one getting hurt, I might say ‘keep fighting.’ These are not matters to be sensationalized in newspapers — they cause real pain. Our economy suffers deeply. And why? Because where was India 11 years ago? This is not a political matter. In every era, India has progressed. Great accomplishments were made in the 1950s, 60s, 70s. When I talk about the current era, it should not be seen as a comparison to previous ones — I am comparing India with the world.”

     

    He emphasized, “India was once counted among the five most fragile economies — today, it ranks among the world’s top four economies. Look at the countries we’ve surpassed. Just wait a little more — Japan, Germany, the UK, Canada, Brazil — all are behind us. Such a leap has been taken that the world refers to the last decade as the period of India’s economic rise — a feat unmatched by any other major nation.”

     

    Highlighting the role of the opposition in a democracy, the Vice-President said, “Opposition does not mean adversary. Democracy requires expression, debate, dialogue — what the Vedas call Anantavaad.”

     

    He warned, “When expression reaches a point where opposing views are dismissed entirely, expression loses its essence. Expression is crucial — it is the soul of democracy. But if it is suppressed or becomes so extreme that it ignores all other viewpoints, then it ceases to be meaningful. To make expression meaningful, debate is essential — and debate means engaging with people who disagree with you. There is a strong possibility that they may be right. That is why listening to others strengthens your own expression.”

     

    He also invoked the work of the Constituent Assembly, saying, “The Constituent Assembly took nearly three years — 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days — of painstaking effort to give us the Constitution.” He explained, “There were deep issues at the time; consensus was difficult, but they never engaged in confrontation. There was no disruption. Through dialogue and compromise, they arrived at consensus — confrontation never crossed their minds.”

     

    Speaking on policymaking in the interest of farmers, the Vice-President said, “If the subsidies given by the government to farmers reach them directly, every farming household could receive more than ₹30,000 per year.” He further added, “If fertilizer subsidies are transferred directly to farmers, the choice to adopt natural or organic farming will be theirs.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1939615942507639111

    He cited the example of the United States and said, “In the U.S., the average annual income of a farming household is higher than that of an average household — that’s the kind of direction we should aim for.”

     

    The Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde; the Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Shri Vasudev Devnani; Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Shri Tikaram Juli; Patron of the Rajasthan Progressive Forum, Shri Harimohan Sharma; and the Forum’s Working President, Shri Jeetram Chaudhary, and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

  • I am under no pressure; I do not exert pressure on anyone, nor do I work under pressure: Vice-President

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (2)

    lign=”center”>When we go abroad, there is no ruling or opposition party — it’s only Bharat: Vice-President
    In politics, one may belong to different parties, but that does not mean we are enemies; our enemies may be across the borders, not within the country: Vice-President
    Legislatures must uphold the highest standards of conduct; If they fail to do so, citizens will turn to other platforms: Vice-President
    Vice-President addresses public gathering at ‘Sneh Milan Samaroh’ in Jaipur

    The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, today said, “I am not under pressure, I do not pressure anyone, I do not work under pressure, nor do I make others work under pressure.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1939599837579927882

    Addressing a public gathering at the ‘Sneh Milan Samaroh’ in Jaipur, Shri Dhankhar said, “I was a little concerned—not for my health—but for my friend, the former Chief Minister, who said we are under pressure. He is one of my oldest friends in Rajasthan politics and a well-wisher. Since he spoke publicly, I would also like to say publicly—he need not worry. I am under no pressure, nor do I pressure anyone, nor do I operate under pressure.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1939615411064213804

    Discussing the constitutional position of Governors, he remarked, “When the Governor is in the state, they are often treated like an easy punching bag.” He elaborated, “If the State government and the Central government are ruled by different political political parties, it becomes very easy to make allegations. But over time, this dynamic has changed — now even the Vice-President and the President are being dragged into this domain. This, in my view, is a matter of concern, reflection, and philosophical thought, and it is not appropriate.”

     

    Expressing concern over the current political climate, he said, “The current political atmosphere and temperature are not healthy — neither for individuals nor for democracy. It is a matter of concern and reflection.” He emphasized, “Power keeps changing hands; the ruling party becomes opposition, the opposition becomes ruling party. But that does not mean we should become enemies. Our enemies may lie across the border — not within the country.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1939607471641010602

    Highlighting that national interest should be above party politics, the Vice-President said, “When we travel abroad, there is no ruling or opposition party; we only represent Bharat — and this has now been demonstrated. This step shows that for us, the nation is supreme. National interest is our duty, Bharatiyata is our pride. Whenever India is the topic, we do not stand divided. Political differences exist within the country, but there are no personal animosities. This is a powerful message that everyone must understand.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1939613193577628124

    He further added, “The political temperature is becoming intolerable. Unrestrained statements are made casually. But we must understand that India represents one-sixth of the global population. No other country comes close. Who else possesses a 5000-year-old culture? It is unparalleled and extraordinary.”

     

    Speaking about responsible discourse, he said, “Often, in a state of emotion, we raise questions or encourage conflict — but if I am not the one getting hurt, I might say ‘keep fighting.’ These are not matters to be sensationalized in newspapers — they cause real pain. Our economy suffers deeply. And why? Because where was India 11 years ago? This is not a political matter. In every era, India has progressed. Great accomplishments were made in the 1950s, 60s, 70s. When I talk about the current era, it should not be seen as a comparison to previous ones — I am comparing India with the world.”

     

    He emphasized, “India was once counted among the five most fragile economies — today, it ranks among the world’s top four economies. Look at the countries we’ve surpassed. Just wait a little more — Japan, Germany, the UK, Canada, Brazil — all are behind us. Such a leap has been taken that the world refers to the last decade as the period of India’s economic rise — a feat unmatched by any other major nation.”

     

    Highlighting the role of the opposition in a democracy, the Vice-President said, “Opposition does not mean adversary. Democracy requires expression, debate, dialogue — what the Vedas call Anantavaad.”

     

    He warned, “When expression reaches a point where opposing views are dismissed entirely, expression loses its essence. Expression is crucial — it is the soul of democracy. But if it is suppressed or becomes so extreme that it ignores all other viewpoints, then it ceases to be meaningful. To make expression meaningful, debate is essential — and debate means engaging with people who disagree with you. There is a strong possibility that they may be right. That is why listening to others strengthens your own expression.”

     

    He also invoked the work of the Constituent Assembly, saying, “The Constituent Assembly took nearly three years — 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days — of painstaking effort to give us the Constitution.” He explained, “There were deep issues at the time; consensus was difficult, but they never engaged in confrontation. There was no disruption. Through dialogue and compromise, they arrived at consensus — confrontation never crossed their minds.”

     

    Speaking on policymaking in the interest of farmers, the Vice-President said, “If the subsidies given by the government to farmers reach them directly, every farming household could receive more than ₹30,000 per year.” He further added, “If fertilizer subsidies are transferred directly to farmers, the choice to adopt natural or organic farming will be theirs.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1939615942507639111

    He cited the example of the United States and said, “In the U.S., the average annual income of a farming household is higher than that of an average household — that’s the kind of direction we should aim for.”

     

    The Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde; the Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Shri Vasudev Devnani; Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Shri Tikaram Juli; Patron of the Rajasthan Progressive Forum, Shri Harimohan Sharma; and the Forum’s Working President, Shri Jeetram Chaudhary, and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

  • MIL-OSI Africa: Assistant Minister Gbaa Engages United States (U.S.) Embassy Over Potential Visa Restrictions

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

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    In a bid to prevent potential U.S. visa restrictions on Liberian nationals, the Assistant Minister for Public Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Saywhar Nana Gbaa, led an engagement with U.S. Embassy officials in Monrovia. The meeting was held with Mr. Nicolas Worden, Acting Consular Chief, and Mr. Raymond Stephens, Public Affairs Officer, to address concerns raised by the U.S. government that could result in stringent visa limitations within the next 50 days. The bilateral discussion, held at the U.S. Embassy, was part of a broader effort by the Government of Liberia to maintain strong diplomatic relations with the United States and ensure continued access to various categories of U.S. visas, including those for tourism, business, education, and immigration.

    During the meeting, U.S. officials expressed growing concern over multiple visa-related challenges originating from Liberia. These include the overstay of non-immigrant visitors and tourists, the submission of fraudulent documentation, and increasing incidents of misrepresentation such as falsified identities, family relationships, and travel purposes by visa applicants. According to Mr. Worden, approximately 20% of Liberians granted non-immigrant visas to the United States do not return at the end of their authorized stay. This statistic has triggered heightened scrutiny of visa applications from Liberia and has contributed to increased denial rates across multiple visa categories. The U.S. representatives acknowledged the proactive steps already being taken by the Government of Liberia, notably the formation of a high-level presidential task force spearheaded by H.E. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., and co-led by Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs. This task force was launched to diplomatically address and resolve the U.S. concerns in a timely and effective manner.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that collaborative public affairs and communication strategies will be key in addressing the crisis. Hon. Saywhar Nana Gbaa and her team committed to spearheading comprehensive public awareness campaigns, including media outreach and community engagement, to educate citizens on the importance of compliance with visa terms and U.S. immigration policies. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs views this issue as a matter of national urgency,” said Hon. Gbaa. “We remain fully committed to working in concert with the United States to address these concerns through transparency, diplomacy, and strategic public engagement. We urge all Liberians to adhere strictly to the rules governing their stay in the United States.” The potential restrictions outlined by the U.S. government cover a wide range of visa categories, including tourist (B-2), business (B-1), student visas (F-1), fiancée visas (K-1), non-immigrant visas, and the popular Diversity Visa (DV) program. The restrictions would not apply to lawful permanent residents but would significantly impact ordinary Liberians seeking temporary or permanent travel opportunities to the United States. 

    Liberia is among 36 countries reportedly under review by the U.S. government for potential visa sanctions. These concerns date back to assessments conducted during the Trump administration, which highlighted weaknesses in identity verification, passport security, overstay rates, and inadequate cooperation in repatriation of deportees. The U.S. maintains that countries failing to meet specified benchmarks within 60 days of the proclamation may face far-reaching visa restrictions. With only 50 days remaining, both governments agreed that immediate and consistent action is needed to address the outlined issues. The Ministry is calling on all relevant Liberian stakeholders, including travel agencies, immigration officers, and community leaders, to support this national endeavor. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding Liberia’s global mobility and fostering strong bilateral ties with the United States. Further updates will be provided as diplomatic and public affairs efforts continue in the days ahead.

    – on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: The Government of Liberia (GOL) Strongly Refutes Misleading Claims in Recent Media Article

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

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    The Government of Liberia categorically refutes the content, tone, and intent of a recent article titled “Liberia Selected as One of Trump’s ‘Dumpsite’ Countries for Criminals and Illegal Immigrants.” The article, which has circulated across social and digital platforms, presents a grossly distorted narrative that misrepresents the U.S.–Liberia bilateral cooperation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can emphatically state that the Government of Liberia has not been in any conversation or negotiations regarding third party nationals being sent from the United States to Liberia. Likewise, noting that there are no ongoing discussions related to 3rd party nationals, Liberia has not entered into any agreement formal or informal that obligates it to receive individuals who are not Liberian citizens. 

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs however seeks to use this opportunity to caution the public from being drawn into misinformation and disinformation, and to ask the concerned media to desist from such destructive actions of writing stories on false and baseless claims. The Government of Liberia is however engaged with the United States on actions required to address issues to prevent Liberia from being placed on a travel ban. These issues include the widespread presentation of fraudulent documents to the United States Embassy such as court papers, affidavits, birth certificates and others, as well as issues related to the slow prosecution of said cases of fraud. In addition, issues surrounding overstay are high on the agenda given that Liberia has a high record of overstays. This among several other issues are points of engagement between the US Government and the Government of Liberia, and we look forward to continue to work together to address these issues holistically to avoid Liberians being banned from traveling to the United States. 

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs encourages all Liberians including the diaspora, to comply with the US regulations and work together to ensure that Liberians who visit the United States return within the timeframe stipulated during their visa interviews as overstay is marked against the duration of the visit that the applicant stated during the interview or request for visa. We will be providing more information to the public to ensure that Liberians understand the meaning of overstay and the implications of presentation of fake documents and information to the United States government.

    – on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: U.S. International Investment Position, 1st Quarter 2025 and Annual Update

    Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis

    First Quarter

    The U.S. net international investment position,the difference between U.S. residents’ foreign financial assets and liabilities, was –$24.61 trillion at the end of the first quarter of 2025, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (chart 1). Assets totaled $36.85 trillion, and liabilities were $61.47 trillion (chart 2). At the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, the net investment position was –$26.54 trillion (revised). The net investment position and components of assets and liabilities are presented in table 1.  

    The $1.92 trillion change in the net investment position from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025 came from net financial transactions of –$277.5 billion and net other changes in position, such as price and exchange-rate changes, of $2.20 trillion (table 2).

    Price changes of $1.73 trillion reflected price increases for assets and price decreases for liabilities, as foreign stock prices outperformed U.S. stock prices.

    Exchange-rate changes of $472.5 billion reflected foreign currency appreciation against the U.S. dollar, which raised the value of U.S. assets more than U.S. liabilities in dollar terms.

    U.S. assets increased by $1.13 trillion to a total of $36.85 trillion at the end of the first quarter, driven mainly by financial transactions of $548.0 billion that largely reflected increased U.S. short-term lending abroad in the form of resale agreements, and by exchange-rate changes of $528.4 billion that reflected the appreciation of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar (table 2). All major investment categories of assets, except financial derivatives, increased in the first quarter (chart 3).

    U.S. liabilities decreased by $792.0 billion to a total of $61.47 trillion at the end of the first quarter, driven by U.S. stock price decreases that lowered the market value of direct investment and portfolio investment liabilities by $836.4 billion and by $734.6 billion, respectively (table 2). Partly offsetting these price decreases were financial transactions of $844.8 billion that mostly reflected foreign purchases of U.S. debt securities and “other investment” inflows of deposits and loans. All major investment categories of liabilities except other investment decreased in the first quarter (chart 4).

    Annual Update of the U.S. International Investment Position Accounts

    The statistics in this release reflect the annual update of the U.S. International Investment Position Accounts. With this update, BEA has incorporated newly available and revised source data for 2022–2024 (table 3).

    In addition, BEA has incorporated new statistics for transactions and positions related to a repurchase agreement facility for foreign and international monetary authorities (FIMA Repo Facility) that was established by the Federal Reserve in March 2020. The FIMA Repo Facility was designed to address pressures in global dollar funding markets that could affect financial market conditions in the United States. These transactions and positions are recorded as U.S. deposits in the central bank sector of other investment assets in the U.S. International Transactions Accounts and International Investment Position Accounts statistics, beginning with 2022.

    Newly Available and Revised Source Data: Key Providers and Years Affected

    Agency Data Years affected
    U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Benchmark, annual, and quarterly direct investment surveys (direct investment and other investment assets and liabilities) 2022–2024
    U.S. Department of the Treasury Aggregate Holdings, Purchases and Sales, and Fair Value Changes of Long-Term Securities by U.S. and Foreign Residents (portfolio investment assets and liabilities) 2022–2024
    Foreign-Residents’ Holdings of U.S. Securities, Including Selected Money Market Instruments (portfolio investment liabilities) 2024
    U.S. Ownership of Foreign Securities, Including Selected Money Market Instruments (portfolio investment assets) 2023
    Reports by Financial Institutions of Liabilities to, and Claims on, Foreign Residents by U.S. Residents (portfolio investment and other investment assets and liabilities) 2022–2024
    Reports of Liabilities to, and Claims on, Unaffiliated Foreign Residents by U.S. Resident Non-Financial Institutions (portfolio investment and other investment assets and liabilities) 2022–2024
    Reports of Holdings of, and Transactions in, Financial Derivatives Contracts with Foreign Residents (financial derivatives assets and liabilities) 2023–2024

    More information on the annual update is available in “Preview of the 2025 Annual Update of the International Economic Accounts” in the Survey of Current Business, and additional information will be published in July in the Survey.

    For resources, definitions, and more, visit “Additional Information.”

    Next release: September 29, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. EDT
    U.S. International Investment Position, 2nd Quarter 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: U.S. International Investment Position, 1st Quarter 2025 and Annual Update

    Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis

    First Quarter

    The U.S. net international investment position,the difference between U.S. residents’ foreign financial assets and liabilities, was –$24.61 trillion at the end of the first quarter of 2025, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (chart 1). Assets totaled $36.85 trillion, and liabilities were $61.47 trillion (chart 2). At the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, the net investment position was –$26.54 trillion (revised). The net investment position and components of assets and liabilities are presented in table 1.  

    The $1.92 trillion change in the net investment position from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025 came from net financial transactions of –$277.5 billion and net other changes in position, such as price and exchange-rate changes, of $2.20 trillion (table 2).

    Price changes of $1.73 trillion reflected price increases for assets and price decreases for liabilities, as foreign stock prices outperformed U.S. stock prices.

    Exchange-rate changes of $472.5 billion reflected foreign currency appreciation against the U.S. dollar, which raised the value of U.S. assets more than U.S. liabilities in dollar terms.

    U.S. assets increased by $1.13 trillion to a total of $36.85 trillion at the end of the first quarter, driven mainly by financial transactions of $548.0 billion that largely reflected increased U.S. short-term lending abroad in the form of resale agreements, and by exchange-rate changes of $528.4 billion that reflected the appreciation of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar (table 2). All major investment categories of assets, except financial derivatives, increased in the first quarter (chart 3).

    U.S. liabilities decreased by $792.0 billion to a total of $61.47 trillion at the end of the first quarter, driven by U.S. stock price decreases that lowered the market value of direct investment and portfolio investment liabilities by $836.4 billion and by $734.6 billion, respectively (table 2). Partly offsetting these price decreases were financial transactions of $844.8 billion that mostly reflected foreign purchases of U.S. debt securities and “other investment” inflows of deposits and loans. All major investment categories of liabilities except other investment decreased in the first quarter (chart 4).

    Annual Update of the U.S. International Investment Position Accounts

    The statistics in this release reflect the annual update of the U.S. International Investment Position Accounts. With this update, BEA has incorporated newly available and revised source data for 2022–2024 (table 3).

    In addition, BEA has incorporated new statistics for transactions and positions related to a repurchase agreement facility for foreign and international monetary authorities (FIMA Repo Facility) that was established by the Federal Reserve in March 2020. The FIMA Repo Facility was designed to address pressures in global dollar funding markets that could affect financial market conditions in the United States. These transactions and positions are recorded as U.S. deposits in the central bank sector of other investment assets in the U.S. International Transactions Accounts and International Investment Position Accounts statistics, beginning with 2022.

    Newly Available and Revised Source Data: Key Providers and Years Affected

    Agency Data Years affected
    U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Benchmark, annual, and quarterly direct investment surveys (direct investment and other investment assets and liabilities) 2022–2024
    U.S. Department of the Treasury Aggregate Holdings, Purchases and Sales, and Fair Value Changes of Long-Term Securities by U.S. and Foreign Residents (portfolio investment assets and liabilities) 2022–2024
    Foreign-Residents’ Holdings of U.S. Securities, Including Selected Money Market Instruments (portfolio investment liabilities) 2024
    U.S. Ownership of Foreign Securities, Including Selected Money Market Instruments (portfolio investment assets) 2023
    Reports by Financial Institutions of Liabilities to, and Claims on, Foreign Residents by U.S. Residents (portfolio investment and other investment assets and liabilities) 2022–2024
    Reports of Liabilities to, and Claims on, Unaffiliated Foreign Residents by U.S. Resident Non-Financial Institutions (portfolio investment and other investment assets and liabilities) 2022–2024
    Reports of Holdings of, and Transactions in, Financial Derivatives Contracts with Foreign Residents (financial derivatives assets and liabilities) 2023–2024

    More information on the annual update is available in “Preview of the 2025 Annual Update of the International Economic Accounts” in the Survey of Current Business, and additional information will be published in July in the Survey.

    For resources, definitions, and more, visit “Additional Information.”

    Next release: September 29, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. EDT
    U.S. International Investment Position, 2nd Quarter 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Torres Slams Homeland Security Funding Bill That Slashes FEMA, Cybersecurity, and Veterans

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

    June 27, 2025

    Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) condemned the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations bill during a full committee markup, calling it “dangerous, cruel, and a threat to public safety, constitutional rights, and national security.” Torres blasted House Republicans for gutting FEMA, slashing cybersecurity funding, and enabling violent immigration enforcement tactics that have led to the wrongful detention and deportation of immigrants, veterans, and even U.S. citizens.

    This past January, the Los Angeles area faced devastating wildfires.  Thousands of families lost their homes, hundreds of business owners lost their businesses, and there has been serious damage to roads, schools, and more.And since that time, more major disaster declarations have piled up.  Since January, there have been 25 major disaster declarations by FEMA. Natural disasters don’t look at state boundaries or political representatives- and when it comes to helping Americans in desperate need, we shouldn’t either.

    “This bill isn’t about safety — it’s about playing politics with people’s lives,” said Torres. “It dismantles disaster response, leaves our critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyberattacks, and bankrolls the unconstitutional targeting of communities like mine. From the wildfires in California to ICE raids on our streets, this bill cuts where we can least afford it and prioritizes cruelty over security.”

    Torres also warned that the bill cripples the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just as the nation faces escalating threats from Iran and other adversaries. She announced the introduction of the Protecting America’s Cybersecurity Act to restore vital funding and staffing at CISA.

    Her due process for veterans amendment, would ensure that noncitizen veterans are not deported without access to legal representation. Non-citizen veterans can enlist in the military if they are legally residing in the United States. That means they chose to defend a country that isn’t their birthplace. They weren’t born here, but they believed in America enough to fight for it. That is a powerful act of loyalty and they should be given due process. 

    To address key gaps in the bill, Torres introduced three amendments:

    • Amendment #1: Provides $16.8 billion in emergency FEMA funding to help communities recover from major disasters in 2025, including wildfires, floods, and tornadoes across at least 13 states.

    • Amendment #2: Blocks any funding from being used to dismantle or undermine the Flores Settlement Agreement, which protects children in immigration custody with basic standards like safe conditions and limits on detention time.

    • Amendment #3: Prohibits the deportation of non-citizen U.S. military veterans without legal counsel and a fair hearing, and requires DHS to report on veteran deportation cases. Torres highlighted the recent deportation of Purple Heart Army veteran Sae Joon Park as a devastating example of injustice.

    Torres urged her colleagues to reject the bill and support amendments that restore public safety, protect children and veterans, and uphold the Constitution.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Torres Condemns Republicans for Cutting $400 Million from Congressional Watchdog to Stop Investigations into the Trump Administration’s Illegal Actions

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

    June 27, 2025

    Republicans Reject Rep. Torres’ Amendment to Protect the Government Accountability Office, Instead Choosing to Fund Trump’s $400 Million Luxury Jetliner Gift from Qatar

    Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres condemned the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill during a full committee markup and led an amendment to prevent Republicans from cutting $400 million from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent watchdog that roots out waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Every dollar invested in the GAO results in $123 in savings, making GAO Congress’ most effective watchdog for protecting taxpayer dollars. Since 2002, the GAO’s work has led to $1.45 trillion in savings. Congresswoman Torres’ amendment would have increased funding for this important agency by $400 million, paid for by rescinded  taxpayer dollars that will  be used to convert Trump’s luxury jetliner gifted from Qatar earlier this year. Republicans voted to reject this amendment. 

    “Republicans say they care about waste, fraud, and abuse, but support $400 million of taxpayer dollars to give President Trump a luxury jetliner. At the same time, they say “responsible spending” is why they are cutting that same amount, $400 million, from the Government Accountability Office, which is Congress’ most effective watchdog at rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse. This comes as the GAO is conducting nearly 40 investigations into the Trump Administration for illegally freezing or holding Congressional funding,” said Congresswoman Torres (CA-35). “I’m disappointed, but not surprised that Republicans rejected my amendment to stop Americans from paying for a private jet for Trump while ensuring Congress’ watchdog has the resources it needs to investigate violations of the law.” 

    At the markup, Rep. Torres joined Democrats in successfully fighting to allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to work in the Legislative Branch through an amendment from Congressman Pete Aguilar (CA-33).

    The Republican FY2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill: 

    • Aids and abets President Trump in continuing to steal money promised to the American taxpayer by gutting and politicizing the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office, slashing its budget by half (nearly $400 million) and undermines the rule of law across the federal government by restricting the GAO from bringing civil actions against any department, agency, officer, or employee of the United States for failing to comply with the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

    • Threatens the preservation of our nation’s history and culture by slashing resources for the Library of Congress.

    • Shows House Republicans are continuing to ignore the sacrifices of the United States Capitol Police by failing to call for the immediate installation of the completed January 6 plaque honoring law enforcement.  

    For More Information on the bill, please click here. 

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