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Category: Sport

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cash boost for coastal towns hosting clean energy infrastructure

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Cash boost for coastal towns hosting clean energy infrastructure

    Communities to receive funding for hosting clean energy infrastructure as part of plans to make Britain a clean energy superpower.

    • Britain’s coastal and rural regions to receive a cash boost for hosting the infrastructure needed to make Britain a clean energy superpower
    • communities hosting offshore wind and solar projects in line to receive money from energy developers, to be spent directly on local priorities and services such as community centres, sports facilities, and employment programmes
    • cash boost to regional and local economic growth as part of the Plan for Change

    Britain’s coastal and rural communities will receive a cash boost for new community facilities, better transport links and investment in apprenticeships, under government plans as part of the Plan for Change mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. 

    The proposals will require community benefits for families, businesses   and local community groups who live near offshore wind, onshore wind and solar farms.

    They would enshrine in law a requirement for renewable developers to pay into community benefit funds, ensuring infrastructure projects contribute to residents’ lives, the local economy and growth as part of the government’s Plan for Change.

    This could include new grassroots football pitches in Welsh seaside towns, initiatives to get young people into employment on the Yorkshire coast to train the next generation of engineers, and funding for transport links and schools in the Scottish highlands.

    Coastal and rural areas will play a significant role in hosting the clean energy projects needed to get energy bills down for good and deliver energy security with homegrown power that Britain controls.

    In recognition, the funding will channel community investment into where it has real impact – with families in the area deciding where the money should be spent. The plans also set out how communities could own a stake in renewable energy infrastructure through shared ownership, resulting in profits being reinvested back into the community and the British people having a stake in the clean energy transition.

    The level of payments to communities will range depending on the size of infrastructure projects, from tens of thousands of pounds a year for small developments and up to millions of pounds per year for largescale developments.

    Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said:

    If you live near an offshore wind or solar farm, your local community should benefit from supporting this nationally critical mission.

    The Prime Minister’s mission to become a clean energy superpower is creating good well-paid jobs in these areas, building the infrastructure we need to get energy bills down for working people.

    Our Plan for Change will revitalise Britain’s coastal and rural communities creating community wealth, better facilities and energy security for the country.

    This will benefit every household in the country by getting the UK off fossil fuel dependency and protecting billpayers from price shocks with clean homegrown power.

    The announcement will build on measures introduced in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill where households within 500 metres of new or upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure will get electricity bill discounts of up to £2,500 over 10 years.

    The proposals seek input on which types of energy infrastructure should be required to pay into community benefit funds, which may include renewable and low-carbon electricity  generation, and energy storage.

    Community benefits are an established part of development for energy infrastructure in many countries, including Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

    James Robottom, Head of Policy at RenewableUK, said:

    Renewable energy developers have a long history of providing a wide range of benefits for local communities, such as community benefit funds which support local initiatives, electricity discounts, employment initiatives and environmental projects.

    We welcome the government’s consultation and will engage with it to ensure that the benefits received by local communities hosting energy infrastructure are proportionate and continue to meet their needs. Renewable energy developers are good neighbours and remain committed to providing benefits at an appropriate level to enable local communities to thrive all over the country.

    This builds on Monday’s announcement to support coastal communities with the £360 million Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, the new SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) agreement that will slash red tape for UK seafood exporters and businesses, and a new twelve-year fisheries access agreement with the EU securing long-term certainty for British fishing fleets.

    The Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will see investment in new technology and equipment to modernise Britain’s fishing fleet, deliver new training and skills to back the next generation of fishers and promote the seafood sector to export our high-quality produce across the world.

    Notes to Editors

    Read more about the working paper. We are inviting views from industry and stakeholders on the proposals until Wednesday 16 July.

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    Published 21 May 2025

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Exciting new after-school activity sessions coming to the Mountbatten Centre

    Source: City of Portsmouth

    Starting next month, the Mountbatten Centre is launching fun and energetic after-school multi-sport sessions for children aged 5–13 — the perfect way to stay active, make new friends, and burn off some after-school energy!

    Organised by local charity and social enterprise BH Live, these sessions are designed to give kids more chances to enjoy sports and fitness outside of school in a supportive, social environment.

    Led by friendly BH Live Active instructors, each session will offer a mix of exciting games and sports — think badminton, table tennis, football, basketball, soft archery, dodgeball, tag, and loads more. Every week brings something new to keep things fresh and fun.

    These sessions are also a great way to help children stay healthy. A recent Sport England survey (2024) showed that only 57.1% of children aged 5–16 are active for more than 30 minutes a day outside of school, even though the NHS recommends at least 60 minutes of activity daily.

    These sessions are a simple, fun way to bridge that gap. Here’s what you need to know:

    • When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 4pm – 5:45pm
    • Flexible pick-up and drop-off times – drop off as early as 3:45pm and pick up as late as 6pm
    • Dates: From Monday 2 June to Friday 18 July 2025 (pilot programme)
    • Where: Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Northsea
    • Cost: £6.50 per session, (£4.50 for BH Live Active junior members)
    • Spaces: Up to 20 children per session
    • How to book: Sessions can be booked up to two weeks in advance on a pay-as-you-go basis. Book via the BH Live Active app or online at bhliveactive.org.uk.

    The Mountbatten Centre is owned by Portsmouth City Council and operated in partnership with BH Live.

    On behalf of BH Live, Portsmouth Cluster Manager, Matt Low, said:

    “We’re really excited to be launching these after-school sessions. They’re a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and have fun after school. Our BH Live Active instructors are ready to make every session enjoyable and welcoming!”

    Cllr Lee Hunt, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Leisure & Sport at Portsmouth City Council added:

    “Encouraging young people in the city to get active is one of our main priorities, so it’s fantastic to see that BH Live are running these after school sessions. It’s a great opportunity to try a range of sports and activities in a supportive environment, along with the chance to make new friends. I’m hoping this will be a big success.”

    If the pilot goes well, there are plans to bring the sessions back again in September.

    Got questions? Drop the centre an email at mountbatten@bhlive.org.uk.

    To find out more about the Mountbatten Leisure Centre, visit bhliveactive.org.uk/Mountbatten

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: SCOR Senior Euro Loans switches to daily liquidity

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PRESS RELEASE | May 21st, 2025 N° 01- 2025

    SCOR Senior Euro Loans switches to daily liquidity

    SCOR Investment Partners, the asset management subsidiary of leading reinsurer, SCOR Group, announces changes to its flagship fund of senior secured bank loans (leveraged loans), 1st lien issued in euro, SCOR Senior Euro Loans.

    With almost 15 years’ experience and close to EUR 2 billion in assets under management in leveraged loan portfolios on behalf of institutional investors, SCOR Investment Partners announces that the fund’s frequency of net asset value calculation has moved from weekly to daily, offering a more flexible investment solution in the asset class. This change is announced alongside the evolution of the fund’s sustainable investment approach.

    These modifications provide investors with access to leveraged loans, an alternative source of bond diversification, through a daily liquidity fund. Leveraged loans, corporate financing instruments, offer liquidity and price transparency that enable immediate investment without a deployment phase, while benefiting from strict credit documentation to manage credit risk. Investors may therefore immediately be exposed to the market, capturing returns while having the ability to manage their exposure on a daily basis.

    Based on a best-in-class approach, the fund’s sustainability analysis is strengthened by the implementation of minimum sector thresholds, determined according to a proprietary methodology. SCOR Senior Euro Loans is classified as Article 8 under the European Regulation on financial services sector sustainability-related disclosures (SFDR).

    These changes came into effect on May 19th, 2025.

    Launched in 2011 and previously named SCOR Sustainable Euro Loans, SCOR Senior Euro Loans has EUR 806 million in assets under management as of March 31st, 2025. Aimed at institutional investors, the fund’s objective remains unchanged: to generate a high current yield while preserving capital over the recommended investment period. The fund is managed by a team of nine experts including six credit analysis, led by Rémy Chupin, supported by a team of four sustainable investment analysts.

    Rémy Chupin, Head of Leveraged Loans at SCOR Investment Partners, commented: “Growing demand from investors such as CLOs has driven the growth of the European leveraged loan market in recent years, bringing its size and its liquidity features closer to those of the high yield market. These factors contribute to offering an actively managed fund with daily liquidity.”

    Louis Bourrousse, CEO of SCOR Investment Partners, added: “I am convinced that our expertise in managing leveraged loans, developed under the leadership of Rémy Chupin since 2011, allows us to offer our institutional clients a liquid solution to diversify their bond allocation. This approach also reaffirms our ambitions in developing our leveraged loan franchise.”

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    Created in 2008 and accredited by the Autorité des Marches financiers, the French financial market regulatory body, in May 2009 (no. GP09000006), SCOR Investment Partners is the asset management company of the SCOR Group (a leading reinsurer) with offices in Paris, London and Zurich and more than 90 employees.

    Since 2012, the company has given institutional investors access to some of its investment strategies developed for the SCOR Group.

    We create value in the alternative fixed income space targeting superior risk-adjusted returns through a holistic risk approach referencing sustainability considerations.

    The company is structured around three investment platforms: Liquid credit (including High Yield bonds and Leveraged Loans strategies), Real asset financing (including Infrastructure Loans and Real Estate Loans strategies) and Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS).

    Our assets under management or advised reached EUR 21.9 billion in December 2024, including EUR 8.2 billion from external investors (undrawn commitments included).

    Visit the SCOR Investment Partners website at: www.scor-ip.com

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: Concerts, trainings and performances: how the large-scale project “Summer in Moscow” will take place

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A large-scale urban project will begin on June 1 “Summer in Moscow”, which will last three months. It will once again unite all the bright charity, cultural and sports events of the next season, which will take place in all districts of the capital. Most of them will be held outdoors.

    From tastings to dancing and plein air

    The festival “Gardens and Flowers” runs until September 7. City sites will be transformed into blooming gardens, and rare plants will be seen on the capital’s streets. Muscovites and tourists will be immersed in the atmosphere of summer, will be able to take bright photo sessions and walk along picturesque routes.

    One of the main gastronomic events of the year will be the festival “Moscow is on the wave. Fish week”, which will take place from May 30 to June 8. There will be fish corners on Shkolnaya Street, and open-air shopping chalets will offer various types of fresh, dried and chilled fish and seafood. Chefs will prepare unusual and classic dishes especially for guests at the festival venues.

    As part of the historical festival “Times and Epochs” From June 11 to 15, visitors will see historical periods from Antiquity to the Great Patriotic War. Children and adults will learn to hold swords in their hands or sit at a loom, and professional reenactors will help them with this.

    The Tastes of Russia festival will take place from July 4 to 13. On the streets of the capital, you can try the cuisine of the peoples of Russia and get acquainted with dishes that have become the calling card of different cities – from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok. Tastings and culinary experiments will give you new recipes and help you choose combinations of products for your home table.

    The Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve will host vintage market — an exhibition and sale of items from the Soviet and pre-revolutionary eras. Guests will enjoy a varied program with the participation of collectors and historians. Muscovites and tourists will be able to get acquainted with the photography craft of the film camera era, hear the sound of gramophone records from the 1920s, dance a square dance and polka to the sounds of a gramophone, remember Viktor Tsoi and the rock era of the 1980s, learn the history of the Olympic bear and purchase figurines of the mascot of the 1980 Olympics, as well as admire antique items and add badges, postcards, dishes and other things with history to their collections.

    From June 1 to September 7, there will be a summer clubThis is a sports and creative art space that will house beauty trucks, fashion pop-ups, greenhouses, a lecture hall, a climbing wall and many play areas.

    On the same dates, a festival will be held on Chistoprudny Boulevard “Street. Dancing” — a bright event for experienced dancers and those who want to learn breakdance, hip-hop, funk, shuffle and Latin. Within its framework, professional dancers will conduct master classes, organize flash mobs and battles.

    On the same days, a plein air painting will take place on Strastnoy Boulevard “Street. Art”. Art master classes, exhibitions of art objects, painting lessons in an art studio and performances by artists are organized here. Everyone is invited to participate. In addition, the participants of the competition “Moscow life in the summer” will paint unusual art objects: arches, balls and floor lamps – applications are being accepted until the end of May.

    Sergei Sobyanin: Large-scale project “Summer in Moscow” will begin on June 1

    Festival “Moscow Estates” will allow Muscovites and guests of the capital to immerse themselves in past eras in an original interactive format. The previous summer season was a record-breaking one: the event took place on the territory of 40 estates, which were visited by more than 700 thousand people. The festival was also held in winter.

    The capital will also host the Ice Moscow Tea festival, which will bring together more than 500 gastronomic establishments. Throughout the summer, they will offer visitors ice Moscow tea. The drink is prepared according to original recipes. As part of the project “Moscow Tea Party” Restaurants, cafes and hotels will continue to serve special tea sets in a signature service and with signature treats. Tea “Moscow” can be found in popular retail chains, souvenir shops and other places in the capital.

    For participants Russpass gamesusing augmented reality technologies, will offer 100 new sites where you need to look for cartoons as part of the Summer in Moscow project. For each meeting with them, virtual points are given in the form of experience. Using them, you can buy tickets to museums and other places in the capital with a discount of up to 99 percent as part of the Russpass bonus program. The game is available in the Russpass mobile application.

    An augmented reality game has been launched for guests of the Winter in Moscow venues

    Circus, theater and patriotic quests

    From June 1 to August 31, the capital will host an international open festival “Teatralny Boulevard – 2025”. Moscow will be transformed into a single large theater stage, where Muscovites and guests of the capital will be able to immerse themselves in the world of theater, try themselves in the role of an actor, decorator and director, as well as take part in a production or visit a creative workshop, learn more about the history of the theater and take a photo with their favorite artist. And of course, guests will see the best productions of Russia and foreign participants.

    Over the course of three months, more than 600 productions will be presented at 14 venues in the capital, including the amphitheater on Pokrovsky Boulevard and the amphitheater in the Polytech Museum Park. More than three thousand artists from all over the world will take part in them.

    June 1st Museum-Reserve “Kolomenskoye” a large-scale celebration of International Children’s Day will take place. Previously, it was held for many years on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, but this year the beloved event will take place at a new site that will be able to accommodate even more guests.

    Every year, the main theme of the festival is a dedication to beloved children’s poets, artists, writers, legendary films and cartoon characters. In previous years, festivals were dedicated to the legacy of Sergei Mikhalkov, Nikolai Nosov and Korney Chukovsky. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the film “The Adventures of Buratino”, which millions of children in our country have watched and continue to watch. Therefore, the festival will be held in honor of the cult character of Alexei Tolstoy.

    World Festival of Circus Arts “Idol 2025”will be held in Moscow for the ninth time. Its venue will be the arena of the Great Moscow Circus on Vernadsky Avenue, the largest circus in Europe. Guests will be able to attend performances for a whole month. The main events are scheduled from July 17 to 20, and then, until August 17, viewers will be able to enjoy the gala show of the winners.

    Since 2013, the festival has established itself as one of the most significant events in the world of circus arts. It has brought together more than 1,700 artists from 50 countries, including participants and spectators from China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Italy, Spain, Germany, Poland, Austria, the USA, Mongolia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Cuba and many other countries. The main awards – “Golden Idol”, “Silver Idol” and “Bronze Idol” are awarded by a professional jury for the most spectacular, unusual, flawlessly performed number. The prizes “Golden Manege”, “Silver Manege” and “Bronze Manege” are presented by representatives of the media. The audience sympathy prizes “Golden Audience Hall”, “Silver Audience Hall” and “Bronze Audience Hall” are awarded based on the results of audience voting.

    The Summer in Moscow project will also feature a tent circus. The structures will be located in several picturesque corners of the city. Guests will be able to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of real magic and fun. Some of the best Russian artists will present their productions and numbers. Spectators will see a show with aerial gymnasts on canvases, acrobats on a swing trapeze, clown duets, equilibrists, and jugglers. There will also be numbers with animals.

    Victory Park will be transformed into an open-air museum. In the year of the 80th anniversary of Victory, a large-scale patriotic project has been prepared for visitors. They will be offered walking and bus tours with professional guides, as well as tours in retro cars. In total, four walking routes run through the park, on which 25 monuments of Poklonnaya Gora are located.

    For young visitors, interactive quests along tangled military roads and secret partisan paths will be organized. All comers will be able to receive a stylized Red Army book, in which they can collect star stamps for completing tasks. The most active participants will receive memorable souvenirs and prizes.

    On the territory of Victory Park you can play skittles, chess and laser tag, as well as assemble a soldier’s kit bag, write a letter to the front and much more.

    Moscow Children’s Arts Festival “Sky”will be held for the third time in the capital from May 31 to June 1 in the Muzeon Arts Park. It will unite various types of art (theater, circus, music, dance), as well as science, literature and architecture. Guests will enjoy premieres, children’s operas and tours of leading regional theaters, an architectural workshop, master classes of musicians and choreographers, literary and scientific programs. Theaters and creative groups from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Voronezh, Krasnoyarsk, Tobolsk, Almetyevsk and Kaliningrad will present their performances and numbers. About 90 different productions will be held at 12 venues. Guests will be able to see them from 11:00 to 20:00, admission to all events is free. Last year, the festival was visited by more than 180 thousand people.

    In early July, the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve will celebrate Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. This summer, the festival will be held in a multi-genre festival format for the 11th time. Last year, it was visited by 57 thousand people, for whom more than 250 artists from famous Moscow theaters and groups performed. The venue hosted lectures, over 200 master classes and other events.

    An extensive educational program has been prepared for guests of Zaryadye Park. It will begin on International Children’s Day, June 1. Each participant will be able to try themselves in the role of a physicist, chemist, biologist or engineer. Guests will also be treated to a large quest created jointly with scientists from the Lomonosov Moscow State University.

    On June 21 and 22, the Zaryadye Park will host the Theatre Weekend festival. This year, the program is dedicated to the 165th anniversary of Anton Chekhov’s birth and the 80th anniversary of the Victory. Spectators will see performances by leading Moscow theaters: the A.P. Chekhov Moscow Art Theater, the Russian Academic Youth Theater, the Moscow Sovremennik Theater, the Central Academic Theater of the Russian Army, the Praktika Theater, and others. The festival’s motto this year will be “Make way for the young!” Therefore, groups from the Moscow Art Theater School, the Moscow State Institute of Culture, the Russian Institute of Theater Arts – GITIS, as well as special guests – actors from the Donetsk Republican Academic Youth Theater will perform on stage.

    From classical music to photo exhibitions

    On June 28 and 29, the Zaryadye Park will host the New Classics festival. This year, the program is dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the birth of the avant-garde pianist and composer Alexander Mosolov. Spectators will hear his composition “Factory. Music of Machines” for the first time. Part of the work was lost, and composer Nikolai Popov and director Yuri Kvyatkovsky will supplement it, creating a large festival form. “Moscow. Music of Machines” will connect two musical eras – the avant-garde Moscow of the early 20th century and today’s Moscow. The main theme of the festival will be a dialogue between man and technology, and Zaryadye Park will once again become a space where modern classics meet the future, and traditions intertwine with innovations.

    From June 1 to September 7, film screenings will be held in the atmospheric space of the park under a glass crust as part of the “Cinema Summer in Zaryadye” festival. Viewers will see masterpieces of Russian cinema created by Vladimir Menshov, Tatyana Lioznova, Karen Shakhnazarov, Grigory Alexandrov, Mikhail Kalatozov, Alla Surikova and others. The films of these directors have already become classics. They are still watched with interest by viewers of different ages.

    Guests will be treated to 30 films, ranging from romantic comedies set against the backdrop of summer landscapes to poignant war dramas, exciting space adventures and profound social studies.

    As part of the Summer in Moscow project, two photo exhibitions will be held on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. They are dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of People’s Artist of the USSR Yuri Solomin and the 110th anniversary of the birth of People’s Artist of the USSR Vladimir Zeldin.

    The exhibition in memory of Yuri Solomin will be prepared by the Moscow Directorate of Mass Events under the supervision of the State Academic Maly Theatre and his granddaughter Alexandra Solomina.

    The exhibition dedicated to Vladimir Zeldin will be organized by the Moscow Directorate of Mass Events together with the Central Academic Theater of the Russian Army. Muscovites and guests of the city will be able to get acquainted with the creative legacy of the legendary actors and see photographs from their family archives.

    Events in honor of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War

    On June 21 and 22, Moscow will host two significant events dedicated to preserving the memory of the Great Patriotic War: “Memory Line” on the Krymskaya Embankment of the Muzeon Arts Park and “Memory Watch. Eternal Flame” in the Alexander Garden. Every year, Muscovites and guests of the capital come to support them with their entire families.

    For 11 years, on June 21, the day before the start of the Great Patriotic War, the Crimean embankment of the Muzeon Art Park is illuminated by the light of 1,418 candles. Each candle is a symbol of one of the days of the war. The burning “memory line” runs from June 22, 1941 to May 9, 1945.

    The first candle in the campaign is symbolically lit from a piece of the Eternal Flame on Poklonnaya Hill. Anyone can join the event and light a candle, thereby reminding themselves and their loved ones of the importance of preserving the memory of the terrible years of the war. Every year, the line lights up in a matter of hours and continues to burn throughout June 22.

    During the event “Memory Watch. Eternal Flame” all those wishing to can remember the events of June 1941 and honor the memory of those who died for their Motherland by laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Every year young men and women from youth associations, public organizations and patriotic clubs, as well as Muscovites and guests of the capital, join in. At 04:00 a documentary recording of Yuri Levitan’s message about the beginning of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 will be played. After that, there will be a minute of silence and the laying of flowers.

    On April 26, the Victory Park project began on the territory of the Victory Park. The Main Patriotic Park, implemented by the Victory Museum with the support of the Moscow Government. Until October, on weekends, visitors will be able to take the quest “Forward to Victory!” for free, which is held at more than 80 interactive sites, and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the 1940s.

    From carnival processions to jazz concerts

    From August 28 to 31, the Gorky Festival will be held in Gorky Park. The theme of this year’s event is “Gorky Chekhov”. The theatrical program will be held at the Moscow Youth Theater, the main events, as always, will be presented in Gorky Park and Neskuchny Garden.

    Guests can expect theatrical performances, exhibitions and installations, a theatrical laboratory, a music program and a circus show. Last year, the festival covered 18 venues, which were visited by more than 330 thousand spectators.

    In June, the capital will host the IV Moscow Jazz Festival, one of the largest jazz festivals in the world and the largest jazz festival in Russia. On June 9 and 15, the opening and closing ceremonies will be held in the P.I. Tchaikovsky Concert Hall. From June 10 to 14, festival events will be held in the Hermitage Garden, Zaryadye Park, Muzeon Arts Park, VDNKh, and the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. Guests will enjoy over 400 hours of live music performed by over 1,000 musicians.

    The III Moscow Summer Music Festival “Zaryadye” will be held from June 2 to July 6. World-class stars and invited artists will present concerts, special and children’s projects on the stage of the Zaryadye Hall. The closing of the festival will take place in the open air in the park’s amphitheater.

    Sports and entertainment in parks

    With the arrival of the long-awaited summer, more than 55 million guests are expected in over 50 capital parks, for whom a multi-format festival program has been prepared.

    Muscovites and tourists can expect large-scale events, including the park festival “Gardens and Vegetable Gardens”, City Day and many others.

    The parks will host over 10,000 local events. Sports enthusiasts will be able to attend daily morning exercises, outdoor training, and much more. Participation in the classes will help improve health, improve physical fitness, and develop teamwork skills.

    The cultural program includes parties in summer cinemas, immersive performances and dances. Professional artists and creative groups will present their numbers and theatrical performances. Every weekend, park visitors will be treated to music, dance flash mobs and open-air karaoke, and the Park Symphony festival will combine musical rhythms of different genres.

    Residents and guests of the capital will be able to attend gastronomic events: open master classes by famous chefs and lectures on culinary trends. Special places will be equipped for picnics.

    Summer Program for Youth: Development and Creative Growth

    Young Muscovites will enjoy an extensive entertainment and educational program. From June 9 to July 19, the Moskino Cinema Park will host the first creative camp, “Youth of Moscow.” Participants will be able to demonstrate their skills in choreography, vocals, humor, and other creative areas. The shifts will be dedicated to different areas of art: KVN, vocals and music, cinema, producing, original genre, and event organization. The “KVN School” shift is aimed at developing skills in humor and teamwork, while the “Original Genre School” will help aspiring circus performers, cheerleaders, gymnasts, and acrobats improve their skills in the performing arts, and learn how to work with props in interactive productions. As part of the “Dance School,” children will develop their abilities and try themselves in various choreography styles, learn to express emotions in dance, and create their own unique productions. In the “School of Vocals and Music” young Muscovites will be able to improve their vocals, work on their voices with professionals and unite into youth musical groups. The shift “School of Cinema, Producers and Event Organizers” will be aimed at developing organizational skills, producing and acting skills.

    The final race will be held in the format of the Art Quarter festival, where an open large-scale gala concert will take place, uniting all directions. It will be prepared by young people from different shifts of the camp.

    From June 28 to August 4, the patriotic camp “Youth of Moscow. Capital. Summer” will operate for the fourth time. The site will be the territory of the recreation center “Red Carnation”. Participants will have six thematic shifts.

    The “Achieve” shift will bring together athletes, “Manage” — representatives of student government, “Improve” — young professionals, and the “Help” shift will bring together Moscow volunteers. Young Muscovites will be able not only to develop their skills in various fields, but also to find friends, realize their creative potential, and gain new emotional experience. Songs with a guitar and meetings around a large fire will become a tradition of the camp. Meetings and master classes with participants of a special military operation are planned. All shifts will also teach how to provide first aid, resist fire, and ensure safety for yourself and your loved ones in emergency situations.

    City residents aged 18 to 35 can apply for participation. Registration is open on the portal “Youth of Moscow”.

    In honor of Youth Day, the capital will host a large number of events — from master classes and intellectual games to creative concerts and events. The flagship event will be held in Khodynka Pole Park on June 28 and 29. This year, the festival concept provides for the synergy of key areas for the comprehensive development of the city’s youth. Eight key zones dedicated to various topics will be prepared for guests: patriotism, career guidance, creativity, personal development, friendship, sports, volunteering and trends. Visitors will enjoy educational lectures, trainings and master classes, a job fair, competitions in various sports and much more.

    Traditionally, on Youth Day, the KVN League Summer Cup “Youth of Moscow” and the “Space Basketball” tournament will be held, in which youth teams will take part. Young performers who want to make a name for themselves throughout the city will be able to perform on an open stage.

    From May 25 to September 7, the Youth Point festival will be held on Bolotnaya Square. The site will host hubs — interactive modern spaces dedicated to art, sports, development, and future competencies. The festival program will include large open discos, master classes in sketching, water painting, sports activities, and much more.

    Charity initiatives

    On July 5 and 6, the Bauman Garden will host the charity festival “City of the Caring”, dedicated to the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. The entertainment program will include activities for the whole family. Guests will enjoy creative master classes, a charity quest, a no-lose lottery and photo zones for summer photos. A play area will be set up for children. At the “Fluffy Friend” site, guests will be able to meet animals from shelters and choose pets for themselves. A charity fair will also open, where goods from Moscow non-profit organizations (NPOs) will be presented. All proceeds from sales will be directed to helping their wards.

    Visitors will be able to get to know the city’s social projects better and take part in them.

    Checkers, table tennis and fitrock

    From May 29 to September 7, Moscow will host a festival of urban sports. Throughout the summer, sports training and entertainment events aimed at popularizing an active lifestyle among residents of the capital will be held in the capital’s parks. The most active participants will receive prizes.

    The project “Summer. Beach. Moscow Sport” will be held from May 31 to August 31. It is organized for those who spend the summer in Moscow. Zumba, stretching, functional training, beach volleyball, yoga and fiery fitrock training will be held in beach recreation areas on weekends. In addition, there will be an opportunity to play tetherball, frisbee and beach tennis.

    From May 31 to September 7, training sessions for the new season of the Sports Weekend project will take place, thanks to which city residents can do sports for free under the guidance of professional trainers on Saturdays and Sundays at more than 50 unique venues in the city, as well as online.

    From June 1 to September 7, the “Chess Square” space will be available near the Metropol Hotel. On weekdays, anyone can take chess sets and play easy games. On weekends, there will be family, open and children’s tournaments, as well as master classes by famous grandmasters.

    From June 1 to September 30, a new season of free training will be held as part of the My Sports District project. Participation in them will be interesting for city residents who love sports and want to do them regularly. Classes are held all year round and change depending on the season.

    On July 5, large-scale sports events “Moscow Sports Day” and “Moscow Sports Night” will take place. Guests will enjoy more than 20 themed sports grounds, master classes, tournaments and a concert with popular artists at “Moscow Sports Day”, as well as more than 15 zones with sports activities and autograph sessions with famous athletes at “Moscow Sports Night”.

    “Green Market” and art pavilions

    From May 25 to September 7, art pavilions of the Made in Moscow project will operate in tourist areas of the capital. Here you can buy more than 70 thousand products from local manufacturers – from clothes and cosmetics to children’s toys and food products.

    The flagship venue will be the Green Market on Bolotnaya Square, where a rollerdrome with a summer cinema will be available for the first time. Guests will be treated to a rollerdrome show, discos and events organized with the participation of the capital’s Committee on Public Relations and Youth Policy, which became a partner of the flagship venue for the first time this summer season.

    Reservation of venues

    The mos.ru portal is resuming its work on the city space booking service “Everyone on the street!”. From May 20, you can submit applications for holding events.

    Representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, individual entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals and individuals can book a site free of charge.

    More than 100 venues will be available for booking, including chalets for master classes, stages, gazebos, sports and dance floors, located in every district of the city.

    Results of the booking service last year

    Last year, the city hosted the festival “Summer in Moscow. Everyone out on the street!” for the first time – a new format of interaction between the city, business and Muscovites within the framework of the event program. Its key feature was that the agenda of summer recreation in the capital was created by Muscovites themselves. About 25 thousand events (every fourth) were organized by residents, businesses or NGOs. About 1.1 thousand entrepreneurs organized about 8.5 thousand events and presented their projects to a wide audience.

    Special project “Time of Opportunities”

    For the capital’s entrepreneurs, a special project called “Time of Opportunities” is starting, previously called “Come on in!” This is an excellent opportunity to vividly tell about your business, making it memorable for a wide audience. Shops, restaurants and cafes, service enterprises, fitness centers and sports studios, educational centers and creative studios can take part in the project.

    Participants will receive a summer business box, which includes a set of free services from market leaders for business promotion, the opportunity to post information about their events on the mos.ru poster, in the Yandex Maps and 2GIS applications, as well as media support in the media: on television, in online publications, print media and Telegram channels.

    The Russpass website will organize a collection of feedback from visitors. Entrepreneurs who have collected the largest number of positive reviews will receive a package for promoting their business, “The Most Active”.

    To become part of the project, you need to prepare a unique special offer. These can be thematic master classes, seminars, shows, performances and much more. You also need to fill out a participant’s questionnaire.

    Results of the special project for the last season

    As part of the special project “Come on in!”, more than 700 organizations from various fields made over 900 offers to city residents and tourists. These were discounts and bonuses, free master classes, gastronomic tastings, tickets to performances and sports classes. More than six thousand people took advantage of them.

    Art pavilions of the Made in Moscow project

    On April 15, a selection began among the capital’s entrepreneurs who will present their products in the art pavilions of the Made in Moscow project market, which is part of the city’s summer program Summer in Moscow.

    The selection will be held for participants of the Made in Moscow project – these are self-employed people, individual entrepreneurs, representatives of small, medium and large businesses that produce children’s goods, clothing and footwear, accessories, household and animal goods and much more in the capital.

    To do this, you need to register in the project on the website business.madeinmoscow.rf, having previously familiarized yourself with the conditions (availability of a capital tax identification number, as well as a full or partial production cycle on the territory of Moscow).

    A large-scale market of local goods will cover the main tourist sites, including Bolotnaya Square. More than 700 Moscow brands will be able to get space on the shelves for selling goods. Entrepreneurs will not only present their products, but will also hold thematic lectures and master classes, organize prize draws and tastings.

    Participation in the summer market “Made in Moscow” is a free measure of support provided to businesses by the capital Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.

    This allows local brands to increase their recognition among city residents, as well as sales of goods that they produce in the city. Thus, last year from August 1 to September 9, as part of the forum-festival “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030” on Bolotnaya Square, the market of the future “Made in Moscow” was open. It was visited by more than 150 thousand people, and the revenue of the market participants reached 50 million rubles.

    It is also worth noting the successful experience of the Made in Moscow magic market as part of the city’s winter program “Winter in Moscow”. It was held from December 20 to February 28 at seven popular sites – from Arbat to Kuznetsky Most. It was visited by more than 570 thousand people. Moscow entrepreneurs sold over 50 thousand goods.

    The market became one of the key measures of city support, which was used by more than 500 Moscow brands. A rich entertainment program was organized for guests, including more than 3.5 thousand thematic events, including master classes and fashion shows.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Fitness, chess, football: Luzhniki to host School Sports Festival

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On May 24, the Luzhniki Olympic Complex will host a large-scale School Sports Festival. More than 25,000 people will take part in it, including schoolchildren, college students, teachers and coaches. Anyone can attend the event, admission is free. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “Moscow creates all the conditions for children to lead a healthy lifestyle and try themselves in various sports. Today, the capital has almost 30 thousand sports sections for schoolchildren – from football and chess to biathlon and motorsport. In order to inspire children to achieve and show how diverse and interesting such activities can be, since 2023 we have been holding the School Sports Festival. Each time it gathers more and more participants – this year it will be visited by more than 25 thousand people. This time, participants and guests can expect inspiring master classes, games and training. For example, demonstration performances in fitness aerobics, gymnastics, eSports and BMX are planned. And at the end of the festival, famous artists will perform,” said Anastasia Rakova.

    The festival will sum up the sports season in Moscow schools and colleges. Guests will be treated to competitions in football, three-on-three basketball, volleyball, tag rugby, chess, checkers, and also the GTO standards. Particular attention will be paid to family activities this year. Thus, a relay race “To the Start with the Whole Family” is planned.

    In addition to sports competitions, master classes and board games will be organized. For example, gymnast Arina Averina will hold a class where she will share her professional experience and talk about unique author’s techniques. Visitors will also be able to play panna football and golf, try their hand at jumping and overcome the obstacle course “Ninja Path”.

    For guests over 14 years old, a sports reality show “Young Titans” was prepared, organized jointly with one of the federal channels. Dmitry Yashankin, a participant of the second season of the show “Titans”, will act as a mentor for the children.

    Special guests will be ambassadors of school sports: TV presenter and rugby player Vasily Artemyev and football player Alan Dzagoev.

    Visitors to the special exhibition will learn interesting facts about outstanding personalities, including goalkeeper Lev Yashin, as well as about athletes who participated in the Great Patriotic War.

    The celebration will end with a gala concert featuring ST (Alexander Stepanov), Anet Sai and other popular artists.

    For those who will not be able to attend the festival, broadcasts will be organized on social networks. Graduates of the educational project “Academy of Sports Media”, as well as young journalists from school and student sports clubs are responsible for preparing news and organizing live broadcasts. Additional information can be found on the website School Sports Festival.

    The School Sports Festival is one of the main events for young athletes in the capital. Last year, it was visited by more than 20,000 people. At the opening of the school sports season in September, Muscovites set two records. The first ever and at the same time the largest parade of school and student sports clubs in Russia took place in the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, in which about five thousand people took part. The most massive was also the dance flash mob to live music, which was joined by more than 1,200 Muscovites.

    Holding sports events for students in the capital contributes to the development of children’s talents and the formation of skills that will be useful to them in their future profession, and corresponds to the objectives of the “Professionalism” project of the national project “Youth and Children”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Track and field athletes performed well at the regional Universiade

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The next stages of the 48th Universiade among students of higher educational institutions of the Novosibirsk region have ended – in track and field competitions, NSU students brilliantly won silver medals, and in cross-country they took fourth place.

    The winners in the individual competition were:

    Nikita Bosak (MMF) took second place in the 1000m cross-country race

    At track and field competitions:

    1st place – Igor Gunko (FF) – 100m run, result 11.30

    1st place – Yana Stepanchuk (FEN) – long jump, result 487 cm

    3rd place – Nikita Bosak (MMF) – 800 m run, result 1.56.29

    3rd place – Anastasia Osmushkina (IMMT) – 1500m run, result 5.06.79

    2nd place – 4 x 100 m relay, result 46.12: Alexander Makhanov (GGF), Andrey Birkin (EF), Nikita Sobolev and Igor Gunko (FF)

    2nd place – 4 x 400 m relay, result 3.34.28: Nikita Bosak, Alexey Chviruk, Danil Kasyanov (MMF) and Miron Gaskov (FIT)

    Also recently, the 78th city relay race dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War took place, where the NSU team took 5th place.

    Anastasia Osmushkina (IMMT) became the winner of the contest “Miss Relay 2025”

    Our national teams also included:

    Darya Zavalishina, Gleb Mamonov, Alexander Khramov and Lev Zhukov (MMF)

    Alexander Lapushinsky, Nikita Filchakov and Nikita Tropin (FIT)

    Tatyana Nefedova, Nikita Linev and Artem Golovin (GI)

    Ksenia Zubareva, Daria Gogoleva and Alina Polyakova (FEN)

    Rada Luzan and Alexander Nemov (FF)

    Matvey Kopylov (IIR) and Yaroslav Myasnikov (GGF)

    Congratulations to the winners of the competition and all the athletes and coaches Anton Mamekov, Olga Chernaya and Anastasia Trishkina on their worthy performance! We wish them further success in the summer competition season!

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Introduces Legislation to Help Cattlemen Defend Livestock from Vultures

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Alabama Tommy Tuberville
    WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) to reintroduce the Black Vulture Relief Act to allow farmers and producers to protect their newborn livestock from black vultures without burdensome government interference. The legislation would remove the current requirement that farmers and cattlemen first obtain a sub-permit before shooting vultures.  Vultures are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA)—meaning permission from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is needed to remove them, despite growing population numbers. Currently, Alabama cattlemen who receive sub-permits can only shoot up to three black vultures until the state’s total 500 bird limit is reached—even though attacks routinely come from more than 20 vultures at a time. It’s estimated that cattlemen lose an average of $2,000 per calf lost.
    “Alabama’s cattlemen work hard to feed our communities and shouldn’t have to jump through a bunch of hoops just to protect their herds,” said Senator Tuberville. “Adjusting these sub-permit requirements that are based on outdated data is just one more commonsense way we can support our cattlemen and help them keep more of their hard-earned dollars. I’ll continue using the feedback from Alabama’s agriculture community to guide my work here in D.C.”
    BACKGROUND:
    Over the past several decades, black vultures’ expanding population has led to an additional burdensome and costly strain on livestock producers due to increased livestock depredation by these birds. Black vultures are most prevalent in the Southeast and Midwest but have been spotted as far north as New York and Michigan and as far west as Arizona. Black vultures, often in flocks of more than 20 , brutally attack and eat newborn calves, lambs, goat kids, and piglets. These attacks are gruesome, lasting an average of 3.5 hours as the vultures eat the animal alive. They will also attack/injure female adults during or after birth when they are more vulnerable. In 2015, vultures caused 24,600 calf deaths, accounting for 10% of all calf deaths due to predators.
    Vultures were the third leading cause of calf deaths due to predators, only behind coyotes and unknown predators. This number has undoubtedly increased in recent years as black vulture populations have increased. According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Breeding Bird Survey, the black vulture population has increased by approximately 468% since 1990. In 2016, the North American Bird Conservation Initiative rated black vultures as a species of lowest conservation concern, indicating “a widespread, relatively secure species.” Despite the bird’s robust population, the black vulture is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA) making it illegal to take one without obtaining a depredation permit. For black vultures, FWS issues master permits to states who then issue sub-permits to ranchers.
    Sub-permittees are limited to 3-10 black vulture takes annually, depending on the state. This take limit is the main roadblock that farmers and ranchers face to protect their livestock. From 2015-2019, requests to FWS for depredation permits for take of black vultures increased by 26%. Black vulture cattle depredation has been confirmed in 18 states and is expected to grow due to the bird’s expanding population range from the southeastern and midwestern regions toward the north.
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    Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: NFL players cleared to take part in 2028 Olympics

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

    NFL (National Football League) clubs voted on Tuesday at the Spring League Meeting in Eagan, Minnesota to permit NFL players to compete in flag football at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

    The resolution authorizes the league to work with the NFL Players Association, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), and the relevant Olympic authorities to implement rules governing the participation of NFL players in flag football, which is making its Olympic debut in 2028.

    David Njoku (C) of AFC competes during the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl football game in Orlando, the United States, on Feb. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

    “It’s an incredible honor for any athlete to represent their country in the Olympics, which is the pinnacle of global sport,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

    “I know first-hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has sparked a tremendous amount of excitement among NFL players interested in the chance to compete for their country on the world stage. We are thrilled that they will now have that chance.”

    Olympic rosters will be selected by each countries’ National Olympic Committees based on the proposal by the respective National Federations, according to the announcement.

    “I warmly welcome the outcome of this vote, which promises to add another dimension to what is already shaping up to be a game-changing debut for flag football at the Olympic Games,” said IFAF President Pierre Trochet.

    “The National Football League is home to the biggest stars in American football, who come from more and more countries, and now have the opportunity to shine on the greatest stage in world sport, showcasing everything that makes flag football a genuine worldwide phenomenon.

    “IFAF’s 75 national federations join me in thanking our NFL partners for this further demonstration of their commitment to flag football in the Olympic movement.”

    The Olympic flag football competition will consist of six men’s teams and six women’s teams composed of 10 players per team, with the game itself a five-on-five format. NFL player participation with their countries’ national teams will begin with a tryout or qualification process in advance of the Olympic competition.

    Flag football is governed internationally by the IOC-recognized International Federation of American Football, which has 75 member federations spanning every continent. A record 31 nations and regions participated in the most recent IFAF Flag Football World Championships, mirroring the sport’s explosive grassroots growth, with 20 million players around the world.

    “There is no question that the 2028 Flag Football tournament at the LA28 Games will be one of the most exciting competitions in Olympic history, and the inclusion of NFL players will bring it to new heights,” said LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman. 

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: Eagle Yang’s reputation soars after US tryouts

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

    A virtual unknown before the draft combine, China’s NBA prospect Yang Hansen has introduced himself, big time, to league scouts, with his impressive outing at the trial camp turning heads.

    Dubbed “baby Jokic” by his Chinese fans, Yang has finally put his intriguing blend of size, skills and basketball IQ on display for club executives in the NBA, after the 19-year-old center, a fan of three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, completed last week’s Draft Combine in Chicago with flying colors.

    The Qingdao Eagles’ Yang Hansen (L)  goes for a layup during the game against the Zhejiang Lions at the 2024-2025 CBA league in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on April 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

    After being scrutinized in a series of physical tests, skill drills, interviews and five-on-five scrimmages at the combine event, Yang has significantly raised his draft stock, according to multiple United States media platforms and draft analysts, with the young pro having emerged as a potential first-round pick, from his projected mid-second round slot before the tryout.

    At the combine, which gathered 75 top prospects from the US collegiate system, the G-League and overseas programs, Yang measured solidly.

    He stands at a towering 7-foot-1 (2.16-meters) without shoes (2nd overall), posting a 9-foot-3 standing reach (fourth overall). He also ranked fifth among all the centers in the shuttle run, lane agility and three-quarter sprint at the event, showing excellent mobility and coordination for a post player of his stature.

    Through a total 37 minutes from two scrimmages, Yang showed off his size and all-around game for the first time under the watchful eyes of NBA franchise scouts and front-office staff, after honing his game for two years playing in the CBA with the Qingdao Eagles.

    Despite his current weaknesses in conditioning, strength and speed in defensive rotations, Yang contributed 12 points, on 5-for-7 shooting, and two assists in his first scrimmage, and backed it up with another 11 points on 75 percent shooting, six assists and six rebounds in the second.

    He certainly stood out, to say the least.

    “No matter Yang’s short-term future, it’s clear he improved his standing while in Chicago, and is now firmly on NBA radars, even if he still has work to do on his game,” ESPN basketball insider Jonathan Givony wrote in his draft analysis.

    Another ESPN pundit Jeremy Woo agreed, saying that the scrimmages really worked well to enhance Yang’s draft prospects.

    “Overall, Yang looked like he belonged at the combine, and held his own against an experienced, physical opponent in Michigan’s Vlad Goldin, exceeding expectations for many who were unfamiliar with him coming in,” Woo wrote in his analysis.

    After watching Yang’s performance in Chicago, Derek Parker, a Draft Digest staff writer with Sports Illustrated, listed the young Chinese national team member as one of the surprises of the combine camp.

    And he believes Yang is still just scratching the surface of his huge potential as an all-rounder.

    “Yang likely won’t be able to avoid G-League time if drafted, given how high the skill jump to the NBA will be, and certain negatives like conditioning and foot speed,” Parker wrote.

    “But, there’s a very real chance that, with his feel for the game — and most notably his high passing prowess for a big man — that he could play NBA minutes down the road.

    “Should any singular team fall in love with his skill set as a potential passing hub with scoring and defensive upside, he could very well earn first-round buzz at this year’s draft.”

    Yang’s relatively stronger-than-expected performance at the combine event, however, should be kept in perspective, with most projected lottery picks, such as toppick favorite Cooper Flagg of Duke, sitting out all the scrimmages.

    The humble youngster seems to have dealt all the hype and buzz with a cool head.

    “The small exam has been done. It went quite smoothly overall,” Yang posted on his social media account on Sunday.

    “I appreciate all the encouragement and support. Yet, I should face the gap between myself at the moment, and the highest level, with an objective eye. Whatever result it brings, each step counts on the journey,” said Yang, who will turn 20 on June 26 — the night of the draft in Brooklyn, New York.

    Developed in Qingdao’s youth system, Yang first garnered international attention when he led China to a third-place finish at the FIBA U18 Asian Championship in 2022.

    He then tallied 12.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.7 assists and a tournament-leading 5 blocks at the U19 World Cup in Hungary, where he was named on the youth tourney’s All-Second Team.

    In only his second professional season in the CBA, Yang has averaged 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2.6 blocks per game in 45 starts with the Qingdao Eagles in the 2024-25 regular season, before leading the No 8 seed into quarterfinals of the playoffs, where Qingdao was narrowly edged out 3-2 by the league-leading Zhejiang Lions in the best-of-five series last month.

    Having been selected into the All-CBA first team in his first two seasons, Yang’s untapped potential, despite being relatively unknown to fans abroad, became evident in the US when Klutch Sports Group, a sports agency founded by LeBron James’ business partner Rich Paul, signed him in January.

    Yang met Paul right after arriving in Los Angeles earlier this month for the Draft Combine, and will continue attending tryouts after being invited by a growing list of NBA franchises, according to Klutch Sports Group.

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for May 21, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 21, 2025.

    Australian para sport has issues everywhere – here’s what must be fixed ahead of the Brisbane Paralympics
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katherine Raw, Lecturer, Sport Management, Swinburne University of Technology Bratislav Kostic/Shutterstock Australia’s underwhelming performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics has raised serious questions about how well our adaptive sport system is working. The Paris games returned our lowest medal tally since 1988, from our smallest team since

    What’s the difference between skim milk and light milk?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Margaret Murray, Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Swinburne University of Technology bodnar.photo/Shutterstock If you’re browsing the supermarket fridge for reduced-fat milk, it’s easy to be confused by the many different types. You can find options labelled skim, skimmed, skinny, no fat, extra light, lite, light, low fat, reduced fat,

    AI is now used for audio description. But it should be accurate and actually useful for people with low vision
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathryn Locke, Associate Researcher in Digital Disability, Centre for Culture and Technology, Curtin University Chansom Pantip/Shutterstock Since the recent explosion of widely available generative artificial intelligence (AI), it now seems that a new AI tool emerges every week. With varying success, AI offers solutions for productivity, creativity,

    NZ Budget 2025: science investment must increase as a proportion of GDP for NZ to innovate and compete
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicola Gaston, Director of the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Shutterstock/Olivier Le Queinec A lack of strategy and research funding – by both the current and previous governments – has been well documented, most comprehensively in the first report

    Starvation of Gaza – a distressing continuation of a decades-old plan
    SPECIAL REPORT: By Jeremy Rose Reading an NBC News report a couple of days ago about a Trump administration plan to relocate 1 million Gazans to Libya reminded me of a conversation between the legendary Warsaw Ghetto leader Marek Edelman and fellow fighter and survivor Simcha Rotem that took place more than quarter of a

    Spotify continues to change music. What’s next – will AI musicians replace music made by humans?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra Spotify was started, according to its official claims, because its founders “love music and piracy was killing it”. In Mood Machine, music journalist Liz Pelly argues this is rewriting history. In fact, she

    Feats of the human body behind Tom Cruise’s stunts in Mission: Impossible movies
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dan Baumgardt, Senior Lecturer, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol He’s leapt from cliffs, clung to planes mid-takeoff and held his breath underwater for as long as professional freedivers. Now, at 62, Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt for one final mission – and

    After another call with Putin, it looks like Trump has abandoned efforts to mediate peace in Ukraine
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham After a two-hour phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on May 19, US president Donald Trump took to social media to declare that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately start negotiations” towards a ceasefire and an end to

    The public service has a much smaller gender pay gap than the private sector. It’s a big achievement
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leonora Risse, Associate Professor in Economics, University of Canberra NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock After two years of publishing the gender pay gaps of Australia’s private-sector companies, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released public-sector employer data for the first time. The report shows a stark contrast between the private

    For making stars, it’s not just how much gas a galaxy has that matters – it’s where it’s hiding
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Barbara Catinella, Professor and Senior Principal Research Fellow, International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), The University of Western Australia One of the galaxies mapped by WALLABY: the red shade shows the atomic hydrogen gas content of the galaxy, overlaid on an optical image showing the stars.

    The Queensland melioidosis outbreak is still growing. What’s keeping this deadly mud bug active?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thomas Jeffries, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Western Sydney University ap-studio/Shutterstock The outbreak of the deadly “mud bug” melioidosis in north Queensland has not yet abated since it began at the start of this year. So far there have been 221 cases and 31 deaths from the disease

    ‘Outdated and irrelevant’: what do young Australians think of their schooling?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jun Eric Fu, Senior Research Fellow, Youth Research Collective, The University of Melbourne LBeddoe/Shutterstock Australia’s school system – and whether it is doing its job – is often under the microscope from politicians, experts and parents. The most recent NAPLAN results in 2024 triggered a wave of

    Culture at the core: examining journalism values in the Pacific
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    The band is breaking up: has the Coalition stopped making sense?
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    Victorian budget has cash to splash on health, transport but new levies, job cuts, rising debt signal pain ahead
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  • MIL-OSI China: Spurs boss Postecoglou: ‘I’m not a clown’

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

    Tottenham Hotspur coach Ange Postecoglou insisted on Tuesday that his future at the club doesn’t depend on whether he leads it to success in Wednesday’s Europa League final against Manchester United in the Basque city of Bilbao.

    The two sides travel to the San Mames Stadium after disastrous domestic seasons with Manchester United are 16th in the Premier League, while Tottenham is a place below in 17th after suffering 21 league defeats and conceding 61 goals.

    Ange Postecoglou, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, attends the press conference at the Singapore Festival of Football held at the National Stadium in Singapore, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

    That has left to speculation that even if Postecoglou’s side lifts the trophy and qualifies for the Champions League as a result, he will leave at the end of the season.

    “Whatever happens beyond tomorrow is irrelevant when you think about the opportunity that exists right now and that is to provide something special for this football club, its supporters and everyone that has worked so hard for a trophy.”

    “If I was worried about my tenure at this football club, it’s fair to say we wouldn’t be in this position because I would have been distracted long ago,” responded the coach when asked about his future.

    Postecoglou said he was focused on “giving this football club its best opportunity that it has had for a while to do something special.”

    “Whatever happens after that, I’m very comfortable that I will continue trying to win trophies wherever I am,” he continued.

    Despite Tottenham’s poor league season, he insisted he has worked to the “process of getting the club to a position where they can challenge for trophies and at the same time, rejuvenate the squad and change the playing style. It has been a fair assignment with plenty of challenges along the way.”

    “With such a big game tomorrow, there is an opportunity to fulfil at least the main task I was given which was to bring trophies to the club,” continued Postecoglou, who was annoyed by a journalist who asked if Wednesday’s result would mean he would go down in history or infamy.

    “That depends on your outlook but I’ll tell you one thing, irrespective of tomorrow, I’m not a clown and never will be,” he replied.

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: Amorim: Winning Europa League won’t salvage season

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

    Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim was realistic about his club’s season when he spoke to the press ahead of Wednesday’s Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.

    The winner will earn a place in next season’s Champions League, but with Tottenham 17th in the Premier League and Manchester United just one place above in its worst season since the league was formed in 1992, Amorim admitted that winning a European trophy would not compensate for a bad year domestically.

    “Nothing is going to change our season, but everybody knows winning a European title can help us have the feeling that can help us to build a future.”

    Manchester United’s manager Ruben Amorim (R) walks to shake hands with Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot after the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United in Liverpool, Britain, Jan. 5, 2025. (Xinhua)

    “A new future is not the case, but it’s going to help us to finish the season and many people will look at our team in a different way because winning a European title is really important,” said Amorim.

    “Obviously, we know that in the Premier League we haven’t been as good as we want, and all the other cups the same because our aim is always to get to the end of the competitions and win the trophies,” continued the Portuguese.

    Defeat would mean missing out entirely on a place in Europe next season and a blow to a club that has lost 300 million pounds over the last three years. The club has also implemented additional cutbacks to those introduced this season, although Amorim moved to play down the economic significance of losing European football.

    “Our club can have revenues without the Champions League. It’s a big, massive club with fans around the world. It is a big brand. We just need to be focused and do things in the right way so I don’t see it like that,” he replied.

    Amorim also revealed that Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot and Joshua Zirkzee would be in the matchday squad, although he added that they would struggle to play the full game.

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-Evening Report: Australian para sport has issues everywhere – here’s what must be fixed ahead of the Brisbane Paralympics

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katherine Raw, Lecturer, Sport Management, Swinburne University of Technology

    Bratislav Kostic/Shutterstock

    Australia’s underwhelming performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics has raised serious questions about how well our adaptive sport system is working. The Paris games returned our lowest medal tally since 1988, from our smallest team since 2004.

    This result hasn’t gone unnoticed.

    Ahead of the 2032 Brisbane games, now is the time to rebuild and strengthen grassroots disability sport across the country.

    To do this, we must focus on inclusive, sustainable and community-driven approaches that truly support people with disabilities from the very start.

    Issues at grassroots level

    Grassroots disability clubs are vital to the health of para sports in Australia.

    These local clubs give people with disabilities the chance to be active, which supports both physical and mental wellbeing.

    Just as importantly, they provide places where people can build friendships, feel included and develop a sense of belonging.

    Many paralympians start their journey in these environments; they’re not just places to play sport, they’re key to developing future talent.

    Current and former athletes have called for more and better participation opportunities in adaptive sport.

    Paralympian Leanne Del Toso called for more support for women’s wheelchair basketball after Australia missed qualification for the Rio and Paris Olympics.

    It shouldn’t be about funding, it shouldn’t be about access, it should be about equality.

    The message is clear: we need to rebuild from the ground up, starting with a stronger and more supportive grassroots system.




    Read more:
    If we truly want our Paralympic athletes to shine, their coaches need more support


    What are the main problems?

    Australia’s para sports system is often fragmented and inconsistent, especially compared to mainstream sports such as swimming or athletics, which usually have national pathways, structured support and a clear line from beginner to elite.

    But adaptive sports are often run in disconnected ways across different states, clubs or organisations.

    This system is often difficult to navigate for aspiring athletes.

    Another big part of the problem is the “mainstreaming” of adaptive sport: instead of creating separate systems designed specifically for people with disabilities, many sports fold disability sport into their existing structures.

    While this can sound inclusive, it often creates problems.

    Research shows this approach can actually narrow who gets to participate.

    Many organisations and leagues tend to follow a standard competitive model that doesn’t work for everyone, especially those with more complex needs.

    Even well-meaning attempts at inclusion can backfire if they don’t involve people with disability.

    That’s why researchers now believe adaptive sport only works when paired with real disability-specific knowledge, community consultation and strong systems of accountability.

    Without that, we risk reinforcing the very inequalities we’re trying to fix.

    Another problem is the lack of participation data.

    One of the main sources of sports participation data in Australia is the AusPlay survey.

    This gives some insight into who is playing sport and being active, but it doesn’t give enough detail when it comes to disability sport.

    For instance, while the AusPlay survey indicates 51% of adults with a disability engage in physical activity once per week, it lacks specificity regarding the activities these people participate in.

    This makes it hard for policymakers, funders and sport organisations to make smart decisions, as they don’t have enough information about who is participating, where the gaps are or how things are changing over time.

    With better data, we could target resources where they’re needed most, especially in communities that currently miss out.

    Some possible solutions

    If we want to fix these problems, we need a different approach.

    That starts with co-design: involving people with disabilities in designing the systems, programs and policies that affect them.

    It’s not just about asking for feedback, it’s about giving real decision-making power.

    A great example of this is Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT, which has embraced co-design and made it a core part of its programs.

    This has led to a 380% increase in membership over five years, and a record number of affiliated clubs across their network.

    This success shows what’s possible when sport organisations stop designing systems for people with disabilities and start designing with them.

    When people feel valued and heard, they are more likely to get involved and stay involved.

    Recent initiatives, such as the new para unit launched by the Western Australian Institute of Sport (the original home of Australia’s Paralympic movement), demonstrate promising steps towards a more cohesive para sport system.

    But grassroots sport isn’t about medals. While we all love to celebrate paralympic success, local sport has a much bigger role to play.

    It helps people with disabilities stay healthy, feel included and connect with their communities. It can change lives on and off the field.

    As we look to Brisbane 2032, it’s clear paralympic success doesn’t start at the top. It starts in the community and on local fields.

    If we invest now in grassroots sport and centre people with disabilities in the design and delivery of programs, we can create a stronger and more inclusive future for para sport in Australia.

    The author would like to acknowledge the contributions of Mick Garnett to discussions on the future of adaptive sport in Australia.

    Katherine Raw does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Australian para sport has issues everywhere – here’s what must be fixed ahead of the Brisbane Paralympics – https://theconversation.com/australian-para-sport-has-issues-everywhere-heres-what-must-be-fixed-ahead-of-the-brisbane-paralympics-256450

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Australia: Ten free or low-cost ways to get active in Canberra

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Canberra has plenty of shared paths for cycling, running and walking.

    Want to move more without spending more?

    Here are 10 ideas for increasing your activity levels while spending little to no extra money.

    You’d be hard-pressed to find a better city for running. Canberra boasts beautiful scenery and plenty of footpaths weaving through the city.

    No matter which side of the lake you live on, there’s a beautiful route near you.

    The bridge-to-bridge run around Lake Burley Griffin is a popular choice. Lake Ginninderra and Lake Tuggeranong are also great options.

    Read the Canberran’s guide to running.

    Hiking/bushwalking

    All the above routes are excellent for walking, as are mountains including Mount Ainslie, Mount Taylor and Mount Majura.

    To really make the most of the outdoors, why not visit one of the ACT’s 90 parks? They range from urban parks to the great Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

    Outdoor fitness stations

    There is free fitness equipment available across Canberra.

    You’ll find most of them in public parks. Locations include:

    • John Knight Memorial Park
    • Theodore Neighbourhood Oval
    • Eddison District Park
    • Lake Ginninderra District Park
    • Haig Park
    • Lennox Gardens
    • Crace Community Recreation Park
    • Franklin Community Recreation Park
    • Moncrieff Community Recreation Park.

    Our bike-friendly city offers an excellent network of shared paths and on-road bike lanes.

    Incorporating bike riding into your daily commute is an environmentally friendly, affordable and easy way to increase your fitness.

    Over 90 per cent of Transport Canberra buses have bike racks. There are also four bike racks in each light rail vehicle, so you can easily combine cycling with other transport methods.

    You may have spotted the elevated metal baskets in parks across Canberra. These are part of a disc golf course and are available for public use.

    Disc golf is like a cross between frisbee and golf using a flying discs.

    There are courses in Belconnen’s John Knight Memorial Park, Eddison Park in Woden and Weston Park in Yarralumla.

    Skateboarding

    Whether you’re skating through the streets or doing tricks at a skatepark, skateboarding is a fun hobby that will keep you active.

    There are seven major skate parks across Canberra suitable for all levels:

    There are an additional 12 parks that offer skate features, so you’ll never be short of locations to practice.

    If you like the idea of skating but aren’t quite ready to invest in a skateboard, you can drop into a free Learn to Skateboard session.

    These are hosted by the Canberra Skateboarding Association with the help of local volunteer skateboarders.

    Helmets and boards are provided, and all ages and experience levels are welcome.

    Your local library might not be the first place you consider for trying out yoga, but perhaps it should be.

    There are dozens, if not hundreds, of yoga books available to borrow from Libraries ACT.

    With this large collection, you can find a type of yoga to meet your needs, including:

    • Yoga for arthritis
    • Yoga for people over 40
    • Yoga for pregnancy
    • Yoga for beginners
    • Yoga for children
    • Yoga for the inflexible male.

    There are also e-books, audio books and DVDs available to borrow.

    Northside Community Service also run free community yoga classes at the Salthouse Community Centre in Braddon.

    The classes run for five weeks at a time.

    Find out more and register your interest.

    Many of Canberra’s tennis clubs are private and require a fee. However, some of Canberra’s parks do have tennis courts and tennis practice walls.

    You can find tennis facilities at:

    • Crace Community Recreation Park
    • Franklin Community Recreation Park
    • Kambah District Park
    • Moncrieff Community Recreation Park.

    Game On is a program run by the Physical Activity Foundation and supported by the ACT Government.

    The initiative is run in suburbs across the ACT to get as many Canberrans participating as possible.

    It is free and family-friendly, and includes activities like walking, ball skills, bike skills, navigation and athletics.

    Dog walking

    If you’re someone who needs a friend to keep you accountable to your exercise goals, there is no one better for the job than a dog.

    Your furry friend needs to stay as active just as much as you do, and upping your walks  together is sure to get their tail wagging.

    Find ideas for where to take your dog for exercise and socialisation.

    If you don’t have your own dog, and aren’t ready to commit to adopting one, you could volunteer at Domestic Animal Services.

    You need to have previous experience with dogs, and you’ll need to undertake some training.

    It’s a great way to help some hounds and increase your activity levels.

    Bonus entry: find a sport

    Archery, pickleball, boxing, jujitsu… there are so many sporting groups in the ACT.

    Canberra’s sporting community is large, inclusive and always looking for new members.

    Many sporting organisations host ‘come and try’ days or similar programs where you can get a taste of the sport before committing to a season.

    It also includes a list of specific sports/organisations for people with a disability.

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: Europa League final is win or bust for Spurs and Man Utd

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

    The Premier League will be transported to the Basque region of northern Spain on Wednesday when Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final in Athletic Club Bilbao’s impressive San Mames Stadium.

    The match offers the winner the chance to qualify for next season’s Champions League and to salvage something from what has been a dreadful domestic season for both teams.

    Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison (R) shoots during the UEFA Europa League semifinals 1st leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bodo/Glimt in London, Britain, May 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

    Manchester United are 16th in the Premier League, with 10 wins and 18 defeats in the club’s worst ever season since the competition began in 1988. The season saw Erik ten Hag sacked at the end of October with Ruben Amorim brought in to turn things around.

    Amorim has failed to do that in the Premier League, but his side has progressed unbeaten to the final, beating hosts Athletic Club Bilbao in the semi-final after several controversial refereeing decisions all went its way.

    Tottenham’s campaign has been even worse, with speculation that coach Ange Postecoglou will leave in the summer even if his team lifts the trophy.

    Spurs are 17th in the table with 21 defeats from 37 games, and although 63 goals scored points to a laudable commitment to attack, the 61 goals conceded also highlights chaotic defending.

    Postecoglou is without the influential duo of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the final, while Manchester United will probably be without Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt and with question marks over the impressive Leny Yoro and Diogo Dalot.

    Tottenham’s main task on Wednesday will be to try and control Bruno Fernandez, who is at the heart of most of Manchester United’s attacking play, while Alejandro Garnacho offers trickery in the United attack.

    Wednesday’s match is about more than just football, it is about financial survival: last season saw Tottenham record a loss of 26 million pounds (35 million US dollars), Manchester United lost 113 million pounds (151 million US dollars), taking losses for the past three years to over 300 million pounds and prompting the club to respond with a series of cutbacks to staff and with increased ticket prices.

    If United wins on Wednesday, qualification for the Champions League will generate around 100 million pounds in income and help steady the ship, but defeat would mean failure to qualify for any European competition, further cuts in revenue, more belt-tightening at Old Trafford and further decline.

    It would also mean UEFA loses one of its big box-office draws for at least a year. Wednesday’s match has a lot at stake.

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: Wang overpowers HK veteran after racket saga

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

    A composed Wang Chuqin overpowered Hong Kong player Wong Chun Ting in the men’s singles third round of the World Table Tennis Championships on Tuesday.

    One day after he shouted “why always me” over a damaged racket, the Chinese second seed played an aggressive game to nail a 12-10, 11-6, 11-5, 11-7 victory over the 33-year-old.

    Wang Chuqin hits a return during the men’s singles round of 32 match between Wang Chuqin of China and Wong Chun Ting of China’s Hong Kong at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 in Doha, Qatar, May 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

    “Wong is a quite strong player and I tried not to make mistakes,” said Wang. “By taking the first set, I felt I was on the right way.”

    Wang admitted he had restored peace of mind following an eventful day which saw his racket damaged and the Chinese Table Tennis Association protest and appeal to the sport’s governing body ITTF.

    Minutes before Wang and Sun Yingsha took on Brazil’s Hugo Calderano and Bruna Takahashi on Monday, Wang found part of the rubber had come off his blade and questioned the umpire if anyone had mishandled the racket.

    “Since I had a worse situation in the Paris Olympics, I was able to regain my cool soon enough,” said Wang, referring to the incident in which his racket was broken, allegedly by photographers.

    Wang will next play France’s 43-ranked Simon Gau, who upset 16th-ranked Chinese Lin Gaoyuan, 2-11, 11-8, 13-11, 11-9, 6-11, 11-3.

    Fifth seed Liang Jingkun of China whitewashed Portugal’s Marcos Freitas 4-0 (11-8, 11-2, 11-5, 16-14) to join France’s Felix Lebrun in the fourth round. The Frenchman came from 1-2 down to defeat South Korea’s Oh Jun-sung in six sets (11-5, 9-11, 9-11, 11-4, 11-9, 11-5).

    In women’s singles action, China’s fourth seed Wang Yidi and sixth seed Shi Xunyao both made it to last 16.

    Chinese doubles pair Liang Jingkun and Huang Youzheng reached the men’s doubles quarterfinals, and Wang Manyu and Kuai Man made it to the women’s doubles last eight.

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: 30 Transformational Projects Announced in the Capital Region

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul today announced awards for a total of 30 transformational projects for the Capital Region as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward. Thirteen projects were announced for Lake George, the Round 7 winner of a $10 million DRI award; 11 projects were announced for Hoosick Falls, a Round 2 winner of a $4.5 million NY Forward award; and six projects were announced for Schuylerville, also a Round 2 winner of a $4.5 million NY Forward award.

    “Through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward, we are empowering local leaders, driving smart growth, and creating vibrant, resilient downtowns where people want to live, work, and visit. This is how we build a stronger New York — one community at a time,” Governor Hochul said. “These 30 transformative projects are a testament to our commitment to strengthening communities across the Capitol Region.”

    Town/Village of Lake George

    The Town and Village of Lake George’s vision focuses on improving the quality of life and sense of place for the Canada Street corridor and adjacent waterfront. The DRI projects will create a more vibrant and prosperous downtown, assist a growing population and enhance the “visitor experience.”

    The 13 Lake George DRI projects, totaling $9.7 million, include:

    • Construct the Shepard Park Amphitheater ($1,500,000): Redesign and reconstruct the Shepard’s Park bandstand and amphitheater, restoring its status as a regional music and events destination. The scope includes necessary site-works, landscape accessibility improvements and facility upgrades such as performance space build-out, AV/lighting equipment and a designated basement storage space.
    • Winterize & Enhance The Lagoon and The Village Mall ($1,252,000): Upgrade, modernize and winterize the Village Mall including the Lagoon restaurant, by enclosing both ends and conducting extensive interior and facade renovation works. This would allow for year-round operation of 16 retail/commercial spaces.
    • Develop the Shepard’s Park Lakewalk & Build an Accessible Observation Deck ($2,300,000): Enhance an underutilized portion of the public Shepard’s Park beach through urban and landscape design enhancements, improved stormwater management practices and accessibility improvements. Create an accessible observation atop the public bathroom.
    • Re-inter Historic Remains at the LG Battlefield Park ($519,000): Implement the commemorative project at the Lake George Battlefield State Park, which features columbaria, educational signage, plaza space and memorials related to the over 40 remains discovered on Courtland Street in 2019.
    • Improve Accessibility at Caldwell Library ($433,000): Construct a 350 sq. ft. rear addition to the Caldwell Library, aimed at improving accessibility through the installation of a lift and reconfiguring the interior layout to enhance circulation. Includes ADA-compliant bathroom renovations and the reorganization of spaces to facilitate better navigation.
    • Enhance Music/Entertainment Productions in the DRI Area ($600,000): Acquire specialized music, audio-visual and lighting equipment to enhance year-round entertainment, product capacity and programming within the DRI Area.
    • Accessibility, Efficiency and Aesthetic Upgrades at the Old County Courthouse ($450,000): Rehabilitate the Old County Courthouse through a series of interventions, including: building an accessible ramp near the main entrance, replacing and/or rehabilitating windows and lighting, interior museum casework upgrades and a sculptural bateaux addition on the front lawn.
    • Create a Lake George Art & Canoe Trail ($375,000): Design, siting and installation of 18 uniquely painted canoes and paddles, as well as three murals throughout the DRI area, showcasing and cultivating regional talent while beautifying the area.
    • Renovate & Expand 267 Canada into a Mixed-Use Building for Students & Hospitality Workers ($266,000): Revitalize a deteriorating property into a mixed-use building with an upgraded restaurant and ADA accessible patio space on the ground floor, five fully furnished student or workforce housing units on the 2nd floor and parking lot improvements.
    • Create a Downtown Heritage Wayfinding Project ($350,000): Install dual-sided wayfinding signs throughout the downtown to aid navigation, highlight local points of interest and promote Lake George’s history. The project also includes the design and installation of two new Gateway signs for the Town and Village.
    • Enhance South Canada’s Streetscape through Pedestrian Oriented Design ($780,000): Enhance South Canada’s streetscape by improving pedestrian amenities and increasing safety features, while connecting to the Town Gateway. Upgrades include expanding accessible sidewalks, new benches, intersection improvements, stormwater management and new LED streetlights.
    • Expand the DT Circulator Trolley & Enhance Bus Stops ($275,000): Install up to six new bus shelters with bike racks and reconfigure the downtown Lake George Circulator Trolley to improve service and connectivity for residents, tourists and the workforce.
    • Establish a Small Projects Fund for Winterization & Building Improvements ($600,000): Establish a locally managed matching small project fund to undertake a range of smaller downtown projects such as facade enhancements, building renovation improvements to commercial or mixed-use spaces and winterization efforts.

    Village of Hoosick Falls

    The Village of Hoosick Falls’ vision focuses on creating safe, walkable and accessible corridors that will serve as transformative connectors among past and future public, private and non-profit projects. Connecting these projects will transform Hoosick Falls into a cohesive economic generator to grow the job and population base locally, with positive ripple effects for the Capital Region’s vision and strategies.

    The 11 Hoosick Falls NY Forward Projects, totaling $4.5 Million, include:

    • Unlock the Full Potential of the HoosArt Center by Making the Wood Block Fully Accessibility ($850,000): Restore the Wood Block Building into a mixed-use building with commercial tenants on the first floor and a community center for creativity on the upper floors ideal for performing arts, public event space, poetry readings and workshops.
    • Revitalize the Commercial and Residential Spaces in the Saluzzo Building ($558,000): Revitalize the mixed-use building on Classic Street, renovating and upgrading the existing eight apartments and three commercial spaces while adding four additional apartments. A commercial kitchen will also be installed as an amenity to the commercial spaces.
    • Upgrade the Town Skating Rink to Expand Recreational Opportunities ($1,000,000): Upgrade the cooling systems and enclose the existing structure of the Town of Hoosick Skating Rink to expand recreation, generate revenue and accommodate regional hockey teams.
    • Develop the STAY ApARTments at 9-15 John Street ($470,000): Redevelop the top floor of the historic building on John Street into four residential units and improve the overall building’s energy efficiency, which already contains a pizza shop, art gallery and four popular short-term rentals.
    • Redevelop the Former Firehouse into a Restaurant ($209,000): Redevelop the old firehouse and adjacent vacant lot into a functional and inviting restaurant space with outdoor patio seating. The second floor will be transformed into an event space accommodating 80-120 people.
    • Rehabilitate 114 Church Street to Return Vacant Residential Units into Service ($300,000): Renovate the building at 114 Church Street to provide seven new apartment units for the Village. This process will include new roofing, framing and full apartment rehabilitation.
    • Enhance the Sand Bar Through Expanded Outdoor Dining and Volleyball Court Facilities ($112,000): Add a third outdoor volleyball court to the Sand Bar, as well as expand outdoor dining for the restaurant by constructing two new decks and replacing some fences and sidewalks.
    • Transform the Abandoned Warehouse at 1 Center Street into a Mixed-Used Building ($438,000): Rehabilitate and transform an abandoned warehouse at 1 Center Street into a mixed-use building with two (out of an eventual 18) residential rental units and three commercial spaces, including a fitness facility, brewery and woodworking shop.
    • Improve and Expand Pedestrian Infrastructure Downtown ($301,000): Improve pedestrian infrastructure in the Village by replacing sidewalks and curb ramps, adding lighting and new signage and partially reconfiguring lower Classic Street with a wider sidewalk and improved stormwater management.
    • Improve the Hoosic River Greenway Trail Connections ($190,000): Improve the Hoosic River Greenway Trail by unifying the disjointed parts, connecting it with other recreational assets, beautifying the area around it and marketing it to attract visitors.
    • Create a Game Store and Community Space at 72 Main Street ($72,000): Renovate the commercial space at 72 Main Street to create a game store and community-gathering space for all ages that can hold various events in collaboration with the senior center, school and youth center.

    Village of Schuylerville

    The Village of Schuylerville’s vision focuses on building upon previous investments and partnerships to increase housing opportunities that will attract more residents; offer new public park and event amenities; create more commercial tourist attractions and overnight lodging; and improve historic signage and wayfinding.

    The 6 Schuylerville NY Forward Projects, totaling $4.5 Million, include:

    • Build a New Village Community Center ($2,248,000): Build a new community center to house the Schuylerville Youth Program and Olde Saratoga Seniors group, as well as serve as an event space for public and private events. The community center will include public restrooms, office space and a kitchen. The Canal Mosaic Landmark will also be installed in the exterior public space.
    • Reconnect the Old Champlain Canal under Ferry Street ($1,050,000): Build a clear span bridge (or large box culvert) with two lanes of traffic and a pedestrian and bike path over the Champlain Canal on Route 29, allowing water and small watercrafts to travel between the Old Champlain Canal and Turning Basin.
    • Construct a New Mixed-Use Building at the Hotel Schuyler Site ($750,000): Develop a new, three-story, mixed-use building that will provide space for up to three businesses and between 8 and 14 rental housing units. The building would be constructed on a vacant lot along Broad Street, contributing to the commercial corridor’s streetscape.
    • Renovate the Canal Square Building ($179,000): Renovate the existing building to expand commercial capacity, improve the exterior façade and pave the parking lot. Additional work will be done to reduce the impact of flooding.
    • Expand Kickstart Café ($187,000): Expand the interior of Kickstart Café to incorporate additional cooperative use garage space. These additions will require new foundation, exterior walls, relocation of the kitchen and bar area and an outdoor deck area for seating.
    • Enhance Signage and Wayfinding around the Village ($86,000): Improve signage and wayfinding within the Village, specifically for visitors, pedestrians, bicyclists and users of the Empire State Trail. The signage will also present historical information in Fort Hardy Park and promote various businesses within the main business district.

    In the FY2025 Enacted Budget, Governor Hochul made the “Pro-Housing Community” designation a requirement for cities, towns and villages to access up to $650 million in State discretionary programs, including the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and New York Forward. To date, more than 300 municipalities across the State have become certified. To further support localities that are doing their part to address the housing crisis, Governor Hochul secured $100 million in the FY2026 Enacted Budget to create a Pro-Housing Supply fund to assist certified Pro-Housing Communities with critical infrastructure projects necessary to create new housing, such as sewer and water infrastructure upgrades.

    New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley said, “When we invest in our downtowns, we’re investing in the heart of our communities. Through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward program, we’re not just funding projects – we’re fostering vibrant, walkable neighborhoods that spur economic growth, enhance quality of life for residents and preserve the unique character of each municipality and region. These signature programs exemplify our commitment to ensuring that every New Yorker, in every corner of our State, has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.”

    Empire State Development President, CEO, and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “The Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward programs are transforming communities across New York State by turning local visions into bold investments to generate place-based economic development. These projects will create new opportunities for businesses, support vibrant public spaces, and attract residents and visitors alike – laying the foundation for sustainable growth and stronger regional economies.” 

    New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, “All across this State, the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward programs are strategically prioritizing communities, growing economies with targeted awards, creating more housing opportunities that improve affordability for New Yorkers where it is most needed, and building on the diverse character of our neighborhoods. By working with local and municipal partners, these awards continue Governor Hochul’s commitment to developing the full potential of our downtowns as economic drivers and attractive places to live.”

    CREDC Co-Chairs Ruth Mahoney and Dr. Havidán Rodríguez said, “The 30 regionally informed and strategic DRI and NY Forward projects will make Lake George, Hoosick Falls and Schuylerville even more vibrant for residents and visitors alike. Whether it’s adding housing, increasing recreational opportunities, or creating spaces for more businesses to grow and thrive, the entire Capital Region will benefit from the vision these initiatives are supporting and making a reality, both now and for a sustainable future.”

    Assemblymember Scott Bendett said, “The allocation of $4.5 million for development, and redevelopment in the Village of Hoosick Falls is welcome news for residents who have gone through so much in recent years. This year already brought the good news of a new water supply to the village, and with 11 new, state-funded projects on the horizon, there is even more to look forward to. I appreciate the state taking notice of opportunities in our smaller municipalities, and taking action to see them through.”

    Assemblymember Carrie Woerner said, “The Village of Schuylerville is on the rise! I applaud the vision of the Schuylerville Village Mayor and Trustees, and the community members who contributed to this plan to move the Village forward. With thanks to Governor Hochul for her leadership in supporting the re-investment in historic downtowns across the state.”

    Village of Lake George Mayor Ray Perry said, “We at the Village of Lake George and the entire Lake George community are ecstatic to see these projects move forward! We are extremely thankful to the Governor and her team to be able to improve upon the Lake George experience for our residents as well as our visitors! I’m happy to say that there are great things to come!”

    Town of Lake George Supervisor Vincent Crocitto said, “We would like to thank the state for believing in Lake George. This initiative represents a shared vision of revitalization that honors the unique character of Lake George while embracing innovation and economic opportunity, with the support of our town, village, county, local business partners and leadership from the state, we’re ready to make meaningful progress for our community.”

    Village of Hoosick Falls Mayor Dan Schuttig said, “The New York Forward program will provide an incredible, transformative opportunity for the Village of Hoosick Falls. I would like to thank Governor Kathy Hochul for leading the effort to revitalize upstate communities. I would also like to thank the local committee for their hard work putting together such incredible projects that will forever improve the lives of Village residents. This is the first step of many towards the revitalization of our beautiful village here on the Hoosic River!!”

    Village of Schuylerville Mayor Dan Carpenter said, “We are incredibly grateful to Governor Hochul for her continued commitment to the economic revitalization of small upstate communities like ours. This $4.5 million investment through the NY Forward program will allow Schuylerville to build on our historic charm and community spirit by creating new housing opportunities, enhancing our parks and public spaces, and expanding our commercial and cultural attractions. From the long-awaited Village Community Center to the reconnection of the Old Champlain Canal, these transformative projects will benefit residents and visitors alike. We are excited to get to work and bring these visions to life.”

    DRI and NY Forward communities developed Strategic Implementation Plans (SIPs), which create a vision for the future of their downtown and identify and recommend a slate of complementary, transformative and implementable projects that support that vision. The SIPs are guided by a Local Planning Committee (LPC) comprised of local and regional leaders, stakeholders and community representatives, with the assistance of an assigned consultant and DOS staff, all of whom conduct extensive community outreach and engagement when determining projects. The projects selected for funding from the SIP were identified as having the greatest potential to jumpstart revitalization and generate new opportunities for long-term growth.

    About the Downtown Revitalization Initiative

    The Downtown Revitalization Initiative was created in 2016 to accelerate and expand the revitalization of downtowns and neighborhoods in all ten regions of the state to serve as centers of activity and catalysts for investment. Led by the Department of State with assistance from Empire State Development, Homes and Community Renewal and NYSERDA, the DRI represents an unprecedented and innovative “plan-then-act” strategy that couples strategic planning with immediate implementation and results in compact, walkable downtowns that are a key ingredient to helping New York State strengthen its economy, as well as to achieving the State’s bold climate goals by promoting the use of public transit and reducing dependence on private vehicles. Through nine rounds, the DRI has awarded a total of $900 million to 91 communities across every region of the State.

    About the NY Forward Program

    First announced as part of the 2022 Budget, Governor Hochul created the NY Forward program to build on the momentum created by the DRI. The program works in concert with the DRI to accelerate and expand the revitalization of smaller and rural downtowns throughout the State so that all communities can benefit from the State’s revitalization efforts, regardless of size, character, needs and challenges.

    NY Forward communities are supported by a professional planning consultant and team of State agency experts led by DOS to develop a Strategic Investment Plan that includes a slate of transformative, complementary and readily implementable projects. NY Forward projects are appropriately scaled to the size of each community; projects may include building renovation and redevelopment, new construction or creation of new or improved public spaces and other projects that enhance specific cultural and historical qualities that define and distinguish the small-town charm that defines these municipalities. Through three rounds, the NY Forward program has awarded a total of $300 million to 60 communities across every region of the State.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Prairie Band Casino & Resort Transitions from Viz Explorer to Quick Custom Intelligence’s (QCI) Enterprise Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a leader in advanced casino management solutions, is excited to announce that Prairie Band Casino has chosen the QCI Enterprise Platform to enhance its data-driven operations. This significant move from Viz Explorer to QCI demonstrates Prairie Band Casino & Resort’s commitment to improving the guest experience by leveraging superior analytics and real-time operational insights.

    As a prominent gaming destination, Prairie Band Casino & Resort is known for offering exceptional service to its patrons. With the adoption of the QCI Enterprise Platform, the casino will now utilize cutting-edge analytics, player development tools, and streamlined processes to drive performance optimization and guest satisfaction.

    John Tuckwin, Marketing Director for Prairie Band Casino & Resort, shared his enthusiasm for the transition: “Our switch to the QCI Enterprise Platform reflects our ongoing mission to provide an exceptional gaming experience. The platform’s ability to deliver real-time data and comprehensive analytics will allow us to make informed decisions that will enhance both our operational efficiency and the overall satisfaction of our guests. This partnership signifies a step forward in Prairie Band Casino & Resort’s goal to stay at the forefront of gaming technology, further solidifying its position as a premier destination in the region.”

    Andrew Cardno, CTO of QCI, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are thrilled to welcome Prairie Band Casino & Resort to our growing network of gaming properties. Their decision to implement the QCI Enterprise Platform underscores their commitment to innovation, and we look forward to helping them streamline their operations and maximize revenue opportunities.”

    Melissa Chiaurro, President of Viz Explorer, also commented on the collaboration:
    “We are thrilled to announce our extended partnership with Prairie Band Casino & Resort and their dedicated team. By integrating the QCI Enterprise Platform, they are poised to gain deeper insights into their operations, enabling more informed decision-making and enhanced customer experiences. This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting Prairie Band Casino & Resort in achieving their business objectives and delivering exceptional service to their guests. We look forward to the continued success of this partnership.”

    ABOUT Prairie Band Casino & Resort
    Prairie Band Casino & Resort opened January of 1998 and is owned and operated by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. It is located on tribal land just north of Topeka, Kansas. The casino offers more than 1,100 slot machines including Class II games; a 400-seat bingo hall; and 25 table games including blackjack, craps and roulette. There are four dining options, lobby bar, luxury hotel, on-site convenience store and RV park. The 12,000-square-foot Great Lakes Ballroom plays host to concerts and other live performances, and the award-winning Firekeeper Golf Course is only steps away.

    ABOUT QCI
    Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has pioneered the revolutionary QCI AGI Platform, an artificial intelligence platform that seamlessly integrates player development, marketing, and gaming operations with powerful, real-time tools designed specifically for the gaming and hospitality industries. Our advanced, highly configurable software is deployed in over 250 casino resorts across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. The QCI AGI Platform, which manages more than $35 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, stands as a best-in-class solution, whether on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based, enabling fully coordinated activities across all aspects of gaming or hospitality operations. QCI’s data-driven, AI-powered software propels swift, informed decision-making vital in the ever-changing casino industry, assisting casinos in optimizing resources and profits, crafting effective marketing campaigns, and enhancing customer loyalty. QCI was co-founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno and is based in San Diego, with additional offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Denver, Dallas, and Phoenix. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715. Visit us at www.quickcustomintelligence.com.

    ABOUT Andrew Cardno
    Andrew Cardno is a distinguished figure in the realm of artificial intelligence and data plumbing. With over two decades spearheading private Ph.D. and master’s level research teams, his expertise has made significant waves in data tooling. Andrew’s innate ability to innovate has led him to devise numerous pioneering visualization methods. Of these, the most notable is the deep zoom image format, a groundbreaking innovation that has since become a cornerstone in the majority of today’s mapping tools. His leadership acumen has earned him two coveted Smithsonian Laureates, and teams under his mentorship have clinched 40 industry awards, including three pivotal gaming industry transformation awards. Together with Dr. Ralph Thomas, the duo co-founded Quick Custom Intelligence, amplifying their collaborative innovative capacities. A testament to his inventive prowess, Andrew boasts over 150 patent applications.
    Across various industries—be it telecommunications with Telstra Australia, retail with giants like Walmart and Best Buy, or the medical sector with esteemed institutions like City Of Hope and UCSD—Andrew’s impact is deeply felt. He has enriched the literature with insights, co-authoring eight influential books with Dr. Thomas and contributing to over 100 industry publications. An advocate for community and diversity, Andrew’s work has touched over 100 Native American Tribal Resorts, underscoring his expansive and inclusive professional endeavors.

    Contact:
    Laurel Kay, Quick Custom Intelligence
    Phone: 858-349-8354

    The MIL Network –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: What Is the International Space Station? (Grades 5-8)

    Source: NASA

    This article is for students grades 5-8.
    The International Space Station is a large spacecraft in orbit around Earth. It serves as a home where crews of astronauts and cosmonauts live. The space station is also a unique science laboratory. Several nations worked together to build and use the space station. The space station is made of parts that were assembled in space by astronauts. It orbits Earth at an average altitude of approximately 250 miles. It travels at 17,500 mph. This means it orbits Earth every 90 minutes. NASA is using the space station to learn more about living and working in space. These lessons will make it possible to send humans farther into space than ever before.

    The first piece of the International Space Station was launched in November 1998. A Russian rocket launched the Russian Zarya (zar EE uh) control module. About two weeks later, the space shuttle Endeavour met Zarya in orbit. The space shuttle was carrying the U.S. Unity node. The crew attached the Unity node to Zarya.
    More pieces were added over the next two years before the station was ready for people to live there. The first crew arrived on Nov. 2, 2000. People have lived on the space station ever since. More pieces have been added over time. NASA and its partners from around the world completed construction of the space station in 2011.

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    Words to Know
    Airlock: an air-tight chamber that can be pressurized and depressurized to allow access between spaces with different air pressure.
    Microgravity: a condition, especially in space orbit, where the force of gravity is so weak that weightlessness occurs.
    Module: an individual, self-contained segment of a spacecraft that is designed to perform a particular task.
    Truss: a structural frame based on the strong structural shape of the triangle; functions as a beam to support and connect various components.
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    The space station has the volume of a six-bedroom house with six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym, and a 360-degree view bay window. It is able to support a crew of seven people, plus visitors. On Earth, the space station would weigh almost one million pounds. Measured from the edges of its solar arrays, the station covers the area of a football field including the end zones. It includes laboratory modules from the United States, Russia, Japan, and Europe.

    In addition to the laboratories where astronauts conduct science research, the space station has many other parts. The first Russian modules included basic systems needed for the space station to function. They also provided living areas for crew members. Modules called “nodes” connect parts of the station to each other.
    Stretching out to the sides of the space station are the solar arrays. These arrays collect energy from the sun to provide electrical power. The arrays are connected to the station with a long truss. On the truss are radiators that control the space station’s temperature.
    Robotic arms are mounted outside the space station. The robot arms were used to help build the space station. Those arms also can move astronauts around when they go on spacewalks outside. Other arms operate science experiments.
    Astronauts can go on spacewalks through airlocks that open to the outside. Docking ports allow other spacecraft to connect to the space station. New crews and visitors arrive through the ports. Astronauts fly to the space station on SpaceX Dragon and Russian Soyuz spacecraft. Robotic spacecraft use the docking ports to deliver supplies

    The space station has made it possible for people to have an ongoing presence in space. Human beings have been living in space every day since the first crew arrived. The space station’s laboratories allow crew members to do research that could not be done anywhere else. This scientific research benefits people on Earth. Space research is even used in everyday life. The results are products called “spinoffs.” Scientists also study what happens to the body when people live in microgravity for a long time. NASA and its partners have learned how to keep a spacecraft working well. All of these lessons will be important for future space exploration.
    NASA currently is working on a plan to explore other worlds. The space station is one of the first steps. NASA will use lessons learned on the space station to prepare for human missions that reach farther into space than ever before.

    Are you interested in a career that is related to living and working in space? Many different types of jobs make the space station a success. Here are a few examples:
    Astronaut: These explorers come from a wide variety of backgrounds including military service, the medical field, science research, and engineering design. Astronauts must have skills in leadership, teamwork, and communications. They spend two years training before they are eligible to be assigned to spaceflight missions.
    Microgravity Plant Scientist: These scientists study ways to grow plants in the microgravity environment of space. Growing plants on future space missions could provide food and oxygen. Plant scientists design experiments to be conducted by astronauts on the space station. These test new techniques for maximizing plant growth.
    Fitness Trainer: Spending months on the space station takes a toll on astronauts’ bodies. Fitness trainers work with astronauts before, during, and after their space station missions to help keep them strong and healthy. This includes creating workout plans for while they’re living and working in space.

    International Space Station Home Page
    Spot the Station
    Video: #AskNASA What Is the International Space Station?
    Read What Is the International Space Station? (Grades K-4)

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    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky Counties To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky Counties To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available

    Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky Counties To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available

    FRANKFORT, Ky

    –Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky counties will close permanently this weekend

    The center in Leslie County will close at 7 p

    m

    May 23

    The center in Leslie County is located at:911 Dispatch Center, 24770 Highway 421, Hyden, KY 41749 Working hours are 9 a

    m

    to 7 p

    m

    Eastern Time, Monday through Friday May 23

    The centers in Breathitt, Knott, Letcher, Martin and the Belfry Public Library location in Pike County will close at 7 p

    m

    May 24

    The centers are located at: Breathitt County, Breathitt County Library, 1024 College Avenue, Jackson, KY 41339Knott County, Knott County Sports Complex, 450 Kennedy Loop #8765, Leburn, KY 41831Letcher County, Letcher County Recreation Center, 1505 Jenkins Road, Whitesburg, KY 41858Martin County, Martin County Public Library, 180 E

    Main St

    , Inez, KY 41224Pike County, Belfry Public Library, 24371 US-119 North, Belfry, KY 41514Working hours are 9 a

    m

    to 7 p

    m

    Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday May 24

    The centers in Floyd and Perry counties and the Pikeville location in Pike County are scheduled to remain open

    These centers are located at:Floyd County, Floyd County Board of Education, 442 KY-550, Eastern, KY 41622Perry County, Hazard Community College, 1 Old Community College Drive, Hazard, KY 41701Pike County, Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY 41514Working hours are 9 a

    m

    to 7 p

    m

    Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday, and closed Sundays

    You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance

    No appointment is needed

    To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema

    gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362

     You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance

    There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance

    gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362

    If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service

    FEMA is urging Kentuckians affected by the February storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible

    The deadline to apply is May 25

    Kentuckians affected by the April storms have until June 25 to apply for federal disaster assistance

    For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www

    fema

    gov/disaster/4860 and www

    fema

    gov/disaster/4864

    Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x

    com/femaregion4

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Funding for Wythenshawe Park improves accessibility for visitors

    Source: City of Manchester

    As part of city-wide funding to transform Manchester’s green spaces, Wythenshawe Park has undergone development for park-goers.

    The Clean, Green Safer Manchester Investment, which is worth £157,000, has been put towards the work taking place in the popular park and surrounding areas to make it more accessible for families with pushchairs, wheelchair users and cyclists.  

    The south Manchester park has had potholes repaired on two pathways off the main entrances and the pathway to the tennis courts will also undergo resurfacing.  

    With Manchester holding the proud title of the European Capital of Cycling, the national cycling route which runs through Wythenshawe Park will now be able to welcome thousands of avid cyclists who pedal through the area each year on safer surfaces.  

    Manchester City Council understands the power of movement and its ability to encourage communities to come together and prioritise active lifestyles to truly thrive. And so, the Wythenshawe Park Cycle Hub will also benefit from the investment, ensuring cycle-lovers have somewhere to meet and connect to before setting off on their journeys or taking a stop to recharge.  

    For park-goers, after a long day of activity, there is an option to take a rest stop on one of the many benches installed through the park and around the surrounding areas. 

    By the spring, there will be a total of 7 Age Friendly Benches in total placed in Wythenshawe Park to Northenden giving older commuters in particular a chance to enjoy the scenery or enjoy some lunch while recharging.  

    Park visitors using public transport can also expect to see sixteen new benches in total near Wythenshawe Park tram and bus stops on the way to Wythenshawe Park as they embark on their journeys.  

    As well as near to Wythenshawe Tram stop to the park and Moor Rd tram stop to the Altringham Rd retail park. 

    Councillor Lee-Ann Igbon, Executive Member for Vibrant Neighbourhoods, said: “It’s terrific to see the long-term investment into Wythenshawe Park and surrounding areas as part of our commitment to make spaces in Manchester cleaner and greener.  

    “We want to ensure all visitors to the park, whether in a wheelchair or on a bike, are made to feel welcome and safe as they enjoy our green spaces. 

    “From the national cycling route to new benches near your local tram stop, there is something for everyone through this newest investment.” 

    Further information about the investment into Wythenshawe park, can be found out through Cllr Lee-Ann Igbon who has given her insight into the project. 

    NARCO and Park Cycling Group said: “Nacro Outdoor Learning/Wythenshawe Nacro Community Cycling Hub (WyNCCH) are pleased to see the resurfacing works around Wythenshawe Park.  This includes the paths, roads and trails.  

    “The resurfacing work that has recently been completed has made a huge difference for all our participants that access our provision. This includes our school groups as some have mobility difficulties, our cyclist at (WyNCCH) who recently became Manchester Sport Club of the year. One of our recent cyclist club hub members commented on the recent improvements around the park.  

    “This is a brilliant improvement and investment” Nacro Outdoor Learning/WyNCCH would like to thank Manchester City Council for the recent work that has been completed. Nacro WyNCCH has several events for 2025 for walking/cycling. This investment at Wythenshawe Park improves operating activities safely for all, including accessibility for the wider community and the general park users.” 

    A Transport for Greater Manchester Active Travel spokesperson said: “It’s the perfect space to teach people to ride as it is built for that purpose, the surface improvements have made a great difference. The number of attendees at our sessions shows that it is meeting a local need and is supporting those who want to cycle more for leisure or function journeys to do so.” 

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: BW Energy: Successful handover of BW Adolo operations to BW Energy Gabon SA

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Successful handover of BW Adolo operations to BW Energy Gabon SA

    BW Offshore Limited (“BW Offshore”) and BW Energy Limited (“BW Energy”) announce that, with effect from 20 May 2025, operations and maintenance (“O&M”) of the FPSO BW Adolo have been handed over to BW Energy’s subsidiary, BW Energy Gabon SA (“BW Energy Gabon”).

    Under an amended bareboat charter, BW Offshore’s subsidiary retains ownership of the unit and will continue to lease the FPSO to BW Energy Gabon on the same terms as previously agreed without the O&M services. The charter includes a mutual put-and-call option on the FPSO for USD 100 million, exercisable in 2028. The parties have been working and will continue to work together on the transition until 30 June 2025 to ensure a safe and uninterrupted transfer of operations.

    “Transferring daily operational control of BW Adolo to BW Energy Gabon is a natural step given their growing presence in Gabon and potential to capture efficiencies across the local organisation,” said Marco Beenen, the CEO of BW Offshore. “The seamless execution reflects the commitment of both teams to safeguard personnel, the environment, and asset integrity.”

    “Assuming full O&M responsibility will allow BW Energy Gabon to optimise field performance and capture additional synergies across the Dussafu hub. We thank BW Offshore for its exemplary stewardship of the vessel and its continued support during the transition phase,” said Carl K. Arnet, the CEO of BW Energy.

    Both companies extend their appreciation to all offshore and onshore personnel who have maintained BW Adolo in a safe and efficient manner over the past seven years and look forward to sustained strong operational performance under BW Energy’s leadership. The unit remains deployed on the Dussafu Marin licence offshore Gabon, where it has produced safely since first oil in 2018.

    For further information, please contact:
    Brice Morlot, CFO BW Energy
    +33.7.81.11.41.16
    ir@bwenergy.com 

    About BW Energy 
    BW Energy is a growth E&P company with a differentiated strategy targeting proven offshore oil and gas reservoirs through low risk phased developments. The Company has access to existing production facilities to reduce time to first oil and cashflow with lower investments than traditional offshore developments. The Company’s assets are 73.5% of the producing Dussafu Marine licence offshore Gabon, 100% interest in the Golfinho and Camarupim fields, a 76.5% interest in the BM-ES-23 block, a 95% interest in the Maromba field in Brazil, a 95% interest in the Kudu field in Namibia, all operated by BW Energy. In addition, BW Energy holds approximately 6.6% of the common shares in Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. and a 20% non-operating interest in the onshore Petroleum Exploration License 73 (“PEL 73”) in Namibia. Total net 2P+2C reserves and resources were 599 million barrels of oil equivalent at the start of 2025.

    This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

    The MIL Network –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Prospectus unveiled to promote investment opportunities in Digbeth

    Source: City of Birmingham

    Birmingham City Council has unveiled a prospectus to promote the investment opportunities available across 10 development sites on 35 plots across Digbeth.

    The council launched the Digbeth Prospectus at the UK Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) and contains plans for over 6,000 new homes & 300,000 sqm of commercial floorspace across Digbeth.

    The Digbeth Prospectus is part of the council’s Our Future City: Central Birmingham Framework 2045 regeneration vision, which plans to provide 10,000 homes in the wider Central East area.

    Digbeth is surrounded by up to around £11bn of planned investment in infrastructure and major development over the next decade, including Smithfield, the Sports Quarter, Birmingham Knowledge Quarter and HS2 Curzon Street Station.

    The council is seeking development partners, investment partners and occupiers for the sites in Digbeth, which range from pre-planning to advanced planning stages.

    Anyone interested, whether that’s developers, investors or residents, is invited to view the Digbeth Prospectus on the council’s website.

    Birmingham City Council unveiled The Digbeth Prospectus alongside other West Midlands local authorities as they collaborated to showcase more than £18 billion worth of investment opportunities at the UKREiiF property show in Leeds.

    Councillor Sharon Thompson, Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills, said:

    “Digbeth is a diverse, creative, enterprising community, home to freelancers, makers, agencies, startups and cultural venues.

    “Its rapid transformation into a buzzing creative quarter and centre for TV and film production, fuelled by the BBC’s new broadcast centre and MasterChef studios, is helping return the area to a position of national importance, providing much-needed high-quality jobs for this growing city.

    “The Digbeth Prospectus represents the latest delivery phase of Our Future City: Central Birmingham Framework 2045 and will help bring forward over 6000 new homes and over 300,000 sqm of new workspace.

    “By working with partners and stakeholders across the public and private sector we will make sure that Digbeth remains the go-to place for creative individuals and businesses.”

    To view the Digbeth Prospectus on the council’s website, visit: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/DigbethProspectus

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Issa Announces Service Academy Appointments

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50)

    Escondido – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has announced six outstanding students from California’s 48th Congressional District received appointments to the U.S. Service Academies.

    Issa said, “On behalf of our community, I congratulate these remarkable young students on their distinguished appointments.  I trust they will go on to serve this country with courage and commitment. We are all eager to see the illustrious leaders they will become.”

    Each year, members of the U.S. House and Senate nominate high school seniors from their community for admission to the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval academies. Nominees were reviewed by a skilled panel of local community members.

    Congressman Issa hosted a congratulatory breakfast with the students and their family as well as military community members.

    Feature Photo (from Left to Right): Sawyer Dann, Maximus Cruz, Timothy Ryu, Kelsey Ko.     Not pictured: Jeff Bunch, Elyor Muhammadiyev.

    Air Force Academy

    Kelsey Ko

    Kelsey resides in Temecula and will graduate from the ICL Academy.  She is the Team Captain of her tennis team and earned the MVP award for her outstanding play.  Kelsey is also a member of the National Honor Society.

    Sawyer Dann

    Sawyer resides in Poway and will graduate from Classical Academy High School.  He participates in varsity Track and Field, Soccer and Football. Sawyer is a member of the National Honor Society and he is an Eagle Scout.

    U.S. Military Academy/West Point

    Jett Bunch

    Jett resides in Murrieta and will graduate from Vista Murrieta High School.  He plays varsity Rugby and Football, where he is Team Captain for each.  He is his distinguished Class President.

    Timothy Ry

    Timony resides in Poway and graduated from Poway High School.  He attended the US Naval Sea Cadets program.  He participated in Track and Field and Color Guard.

    Elyor Muhammadiyev

    Elyor is from Murrieta and a 2023 graduate of Murrieta High School.  He participated in the Naval Sea Cadet program.

    Merchant Marine Academy

    Maximus Cruz

    Maximus is from Julian and attends Julian Union High School. Maximus serves as Student Council Treasurer and he plays varsity Football and Baseball.   

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Helix and Avalanche Announce $100M Commitment to Support Fusion, A New Framework for Blockchain Economies Focused on Real-World Outcomes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The initiative supports new Layer 1 networks and on-chain services designed for practical applications across sectors such as AI, healthcare, and decentralized infrastructure

    LONDON, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helix and Avalanche, with support from Faculty Group, today announced the launch of Fusion, a community-led initiative built to accelerate the creation of outcome-driven, domain-specific blockchain economies. Leveraging an innovative economic model to drive ecosystem coordination, Fusion enables developers, businesses, and protocols to access modular, programmable networks that deliver measurable real-world value.

    “Fusion is about unlocking the next chapter of blockchain adoption,” said Fusion Core Contributor David Post. “We’re building a framework that goes beyond experimentation – enabling scalable, sector-specific solutions with real-world impact and value. By combining Avalanche’s performance with a powerful suite of modular services, Fusion gives builders the tools they need to deploy meaningful applications and connect them to a thriving, interoperable ecosystem.”

    Fusion features a two-layer architecture: Composers, independent Layer 1 blockchains tailored for specific sectors like AI, decentralized science (DeSci), and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), and Modules, plug-and-play services like compute, stablecoins, and biometric data that support Composers. Each Composer offers accessible SDKs and APIs, allowing developers to integrate services, deploy applications, and execute tasks.

    Modules are an interoperable set of building blocks that can be combined through composers to create value for end users. This includes oracles for real-world data (e.g., weather, sports, commodities), financial services like asset swap platforms and treasury tools, identity verification, decentralized data storage, and reputation systems that offer users loyalty benefits or exclusive access via NFTs.

    Fusion’s architecture is built on Avalanche’s high-performance stack, leveraging the C-Chain for fast, EVM-compatible smart contract execution and Interchain Messaging (ICM) for secure, efficient communication between composers and other Layer 1s. This ensures seamless interoperability and scalability across the ecosystem.

    “Fusion equips developers with the tools they need to build impactful, real-world applications on live blockchain networks,” said Nicholas Mussallem, CEO of AvaCloud. “While AvaCloud streamlines Layer 1 network creation, Fusion enhances these networks once they’re operational. This initiative combines the best tools for scaling blockchain technology, creating tangible value, and driving widespread adoption across industries.”

    Fusion is supported by $100 million in resources allocated to existing Avalanche programs – including Multiverse, Retro9000, InfraBUIDL and InfraBUIDL AI – to catalyze a new wave of ecosystem development. These funds will accelerate the launch of Composers in real-world verticals, support foundational Modules that provide critical infrastructure and services, and incentivize developers and builders to integrate Composer APIs and SDKs into practical, outcome-driven applications.

    The initial Fusion ecosystem includes composers like Life Network, which helps healthcare institutions deploy AI-driven solutions for disease-specific use cases, such as stroke prevention. Other Composers include Kite AI, a decentralized AI model platform, and Tayga, focusing on DePIN resources. Fusion plans to launch additional composers in areas such as RWAs, Identity, and Defi in the near future along with convening best in class Modules through partners like QuickNode and Space and Time.

    About Helix

    Helix is a thesis driven advisory and incubation platform whose principals serve as fractional founders for the companies they partner with, helping drive all aspects of the business. Helix collaborates with Web 3’s top venture funds, projects, and blockchains to build industry leading ecosystems and scale category defining projects.

    About Avalanche

    Avalanche is an ultra-fast, low-latency blockchain platform designed for builders who need high performance at scale. The network’s architecture allows for the creation of sovereign, efficient and fully interoperable public and private layer 1 (L1) blockchains which leverage the Avalanche Consensus Mechanism to achieve high throughput and near-instant transaction finality. The ease and speed of launching an L1, and the breadth of architectural customization choices, make Avalanche the perfect environment for a composable multi-chain future.

    Supported by a global community of developers and validators, Avalanche offers a fast, low-cost environment for building decentralized applications (dApps). With its combination of speed, flexibility, and scalability, Avalanche is the platform of choice for innovators pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology.

    About Fusion

    Fusion is a community-led initiative supported by Ava Labs and led by a consortium of leading VCs, builders, and innovators from Avalanche Ecosystem that transforms how value is created and distributed. Through its innovative architecture of Composers (purpose-built Layer 1s) and Modules (plug-in services), Fusion enables developers to compose vertical-specific economies that reward measurable impact rather than just activity.

    Fusion is already powering breakthrough applications across AI, physical infrastructure, and healthcare, creating productive economies that deliver genuine utility while ensuring all participants benefit from aligned economic incentives. Fusion does more than settle transactions, it coordinates outcomes.

    Contact:
    David@helix3.xyz
    Founder of Helix
    David Post

    Avalanche
    PR lead:
    Kaitlin.starcher@avalabs.org
    Kaitlin Starcher

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    The MIL Network –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Global: The DIY guide to checking how well you’re ageing

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Marco Arkesteijn, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Aberystwyth University

    Ground Picture/Shutterstock

    A few years ago, a social media trend challenged people to see if they could stand up from the floor without using their hands. Now, it’s all about how long you can balance on one leg while brushing your teeth. These quirky “tests” promise to tell us how well we’re ageing – but do they really?

    When we talk about “ageing well”, we’re usually referring to both physical and psychological wellbeing. That includes feeling good (hedonic wellbeing) and finding meaning and purpose (eudaimonic wellbeing). Engaging in activities and monitoring ourselves plays a role in both.

    But ageing isn’t just about how strong your grip is or how fast you can walk. It’s a complex mix of physical, cognitive, emotional and social changes – and no single test captures the whole picture.

    Physically, one simple measure that gets a lot of attention is walking speed. According to one famous study, people who walk faster than 1.32 metres per second were less likely to die in the next three years – jokingly framed as “too fast for the Grim Reaper to catch”.


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    On the flip side, a slower walking speed – below 0.8 metres per second – can be a sign of sarcopenia, a condition involving reduced muscle mass, muscle strength and physical function. These are all important indicators of age-related decline.

    But while these markers are useful, they’re not easy to measure at home. Most research relies on specialist equipment and your local GP probably doesn’t have a grip-strength dynamometer sitting in a drawer. But they could time how long it takes you to stand up and sit down five times from a chair.

    How to do a DIY MOT

    So, what can you realistically do to track your own ageing?

    To truly understand how you’re ageing, it helps to think beyond physical health. Mental sharpness, emotional resilience and social connection matter just as much. One helpful idea is to assess your cognitive fitness, which includes skills like attention, memory and flexibility.

    Here are some cognitive tests you can try at home:

    Trail making test: connect numbers and letters in sequence (1, A, 2, B, etc.) and time how long it takes. This measures your ability to switch between tasks.

    Stroop task: challenges your ability to ignore competing information. Try saying the colour of a word, not the word itself – like saying “red” when you see the word “blue” printed in red ink. It’s harder than it sounds!

    Dual-task challenge: walk at your normal speed while counting backwards from 100 in threes. If your walking speed changes significantly, it could indicate cognitive strain.

    These kinds of tasks test how well your brain handles competing demands – a key ability that becomes even more important as we age. This skill is known as cognitive flexibility, and it helps you adapt to changing situations, switch between tasks and manage distractions.

    Trying out these tests is great, but how do you know if you’re improving? After all, when you have spent time trying to improve your walking speed, or Stroop ability – or even rubbing your head, patting your belly while saying the Finnish alphabet out loud – it’s important to know if you are seeing benefits.

    Some measures, like single-leg stance, can vary wildly from day to day – or even hour to hour. You might get better just from repeating it, which doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ageing better, just that you’ve practised.

    Others, like grip strength, change very slowly even with regular strength training. And some improvements are task-specific: getting better at the trail making test doesn’t necessarily make you sharper at doing Wordle.

    That’s why it helps to complete the test a few times at the start, then retest yourself once a month or so – again, doing it a couple of times – to track any improvements. Cognitive changes may be slower to notice than physical ones, so regular checks can help reveal progress over time.

    More of a puzzle than a test

    There’s no single test or score that can capture how well you’re ageing. Think of it more like a jigsaw puzzle. Physical health, mental agility, emotional balance, social connection – they all matter, and they all interact. And, of course, even if you perform well now, some changes in the future may be beyond your control. No test can fully predict what lies ahead.

    At the end of the day, maybe the best sign of ageing well isn’t how fast you walk or how long you can stand on one leg – it’s how you feel about your life. Are you feeling engaged, content, connected?

    Tools like the Scale of Positive and Negative Experience can help you take stock of your emotional wellbeing. This short, 12-question survey asks about your everyday feelings – from joy and calm to sadness and frustration – offering insight into both the pleasurable (hedonic) and meaningful (eudaimonic) sides of wellbeing.

    Ageing well isn’t about beating a stopwatch or acing a memory test. It’s about knowing yourself – your body, your mind and your values – and making small, meaningful changes that help you feel more you.

    So, go ahead, stand on one leg if you like. But don’t forget to check in with your brain, body, emotions and your sense of purpose too.

    The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. The DIY guide to checking how well you’re ageing – https://theconversation.com/the-diy-guide-to-checking-how-well-youre-ageing-256297

    MIL OSI – Global Reports –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: FIFA and Wanda Group partnership largest annual sponsorship deal in construction and real estate sector, reveals GlobalData

    Source: GlobalData

    FIFA and Wanda Group partnership largest annual sponsorship deal in construction and real estate sector, reveals GlobalData

    Posted in Sport

    In 2016, Wanda Group signed a 15-year deal, which sees the brand serve as a top-tier FIFA partner. Under the agreement, Wanda secured rights to all FIFA competitions and corporate activities, extending through the 2030 World Cup, with a deal value reported to be approximately $56.57 million per year. Alongside the brands’ partnership with FIFA, Wanda Group is the highest spending brand across the construction and real estate sector in 2025, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

    GlobalData’ s latest report, “Sponsorship Sector Report – Construction & Real Estate 2025”, reveals that across the construction and real estate sector, soccer commands the top position in terms of annual sponsorship revenue and deal volume in 2025. Mitsui Fudosan is recognized as the most active brand across the sector, boasting 11 active partnerships in 2025.

    Olivia Snooks, Sport Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Wanda Group was the first Chinese company to achieve top-tier partner status with FIFA. The partnership between Wanda Group and FIFA aims to facilitate the advancement of grassroots soccer development in China and across China.”

    Saudi Arabia has seen a surge in the construction and real estate sector’s involvement with the sports sponsorship industry and occupies a significant portion of the higher-value partnerships across the sector. Brands including Roshn and Red Sea Global, both are owned by the Saudi backed Public Investment Fund (PIF) have both partnered with teams competing in the Saudi Professional League, the top-flight soccer league in Saudi Arabia. Roshn’s naming rights partnership with the Saudi Professional League is one of the largest partnerships across the sector.

    Snooks continues: “The PIF’s involvement in the sponsorship activities across the Saudi Professional League has had a major impact on soccer across Saudi Arabia. The PIF has essentially taken control of the biggest clubs across the Saudi Pro League, as well as the league itself. Through Roshn serving as the league’s title partner and the PIF owning four of the biggest clubs across the league, this enables the fund to not only benefit from one of their brands gaining exposure but also four of their teams gaining more revenue.”

    Despite a decline in the number and total value of transactions within the construction and real estate sector from 2018 to 2019, the industry has experienced consistent year-over-year growth in both the quantity of agreements signed and their cumulative annual worth through 2023. Between 2023 and 2024, the volume of deals signed plateaued; however, the annual value of these deals increased. Taking this into consideration, it could be suggested that even though the volume of deals agreed upon has not increased, the value of the deals that brands across the sector are committing to is growing.

    Snooks concludes: “2025 will present uncertainty for the global economy given the tariffs, which have been implemented by US President Donald Trump. As tariffs elevate the expense of imported materials, including steel and aluminum, construction firms frequently find themselves absorbing these increased costs. The degree to which these developments will influence the construction and real estate sector’s engagement in the sports sponsorship arena remains to be determined.

    “However, it is important to mention that as the tariffs only apply to materials being imported into the US, for brands that do not do business in the US, they are less likely to be affected; the situation is also very changeable with tariff rates changing and having already been postponed for 90 days since the original announcement.”

    MIL OSI Economics –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Everything you need to know about Derby Market Hall reopening

    Source: City of Derby

    The day we’ve been waiting for is almost here – the transformed Derby Market Hall reopens this Saturday 24 May! Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the big day. 

    What is Derby Market Hall? 

    The lovingly restored, Grade II-listed Victorian market hall is a flexible space that incorporates a modern street food dining area and bars, traditional and contemporary retail units, and creative spaces for artisan makers and traders. 

    An ongoing programme of events, activities and entertainment will bring the Market Hall to life throughout the week with regular themed markets, live music, DJs, craft workshops and more. It’s also dog-friendly! 

    When is it open? 

    The transformed Market Hall will officially open at 11am on Saturday 24 May, almost 159 years to the day since its original grand opening. There will be a short opening ceremony outside the Osnabruck Square entrance. 

    Usual opening times will be: 

    • Monday – Wednesday: 8am – 3pm 
    • Thursday – Saturday: 8am – 10pm 
    • Sunday: 11am – 3pm 

    How do I get there?  

    Derby Market Hall is at the heart of the city centre. There are entrances at Osnabruck Square, which is off Albert Street, and through the Guildhall Theatre, which is accessed from Derby Market Place. If you use what3words, it’s ///eating.pints.gangs. 

    It couldn’t be easier to find if you’re travelling by bus – Derby Bus Station is just a couple of minutes’ walk away. If you’re driving, there are several car parks within walking distance including Bold Lane and Darwin Place. The nearest Blue Badge parking is in Morledge and Full Street. 

    Who are the traders? 

    Shopping and services: Explore a diverse range of traditional and contemporary stalls. Buy top-quality produce at Anthony Andrews Butchers and Bailey’s Fishmongers. Derbyshire’s Own specialises in the best locally-sourced food and drink while Olivia’s Coffee and Bakery will have artisan bread, pastries, specialty coffee, and fresh deli sandwiches. 

    Pick up fashion finds at Mardy Ducks and Preloved, shop for your pets at Dawkins Pet Supplies, and find ethically sourced crystals and gifts at SpiritCrystals. Ayup Bikes specialise in servicing, repairs and maintenance classes and Derby City Lab will provide an interactive hub for engaging people in the latest regeneration projects in the city. 

    Eat & Drink: Foodies will be in heaven with the cosmopolitan array of eateries on offer: 

    Plus coming soon: The Spirit Run – Distillery and bar, offering cocktails, locally-crafted spirits and more, from the team at Darley Abbey Wines. 

    Make & Trade: On the first floor, you can meet local artists, makers and creators in our new Make & Trade spaces. Layer create performance sportswear designed for athletes at all levels, while The Oddities Store is a luxury sustainable fashion brand specialising in made-to-order knitted collections and deconstructed fashion pieces. 

    Regular pop-up traders will add to our permanent retail stalls, creating a vibrant community of independent businesses and products you won’t find anywhere else. 

    What’s happening during opening week? 

    Derby Market Hall will open with a spectacular week-long celebration packed with free music, creative workshops, and family-friendly activities – coinciding with the May half-term holiday. A detailed schedule of the week’s events is available on the Derby Market Hall website. 

    Highlights on opening day include live music from walkabout acts and sessions on the Market Hall stage. The musical entertainment will continue until 9:30pm, with a fantastic line-up of local talent including Carl North, Sura Laynes, Leah Wilcox, Anna Milne, and Mesha Terry. There will be workshops in photography, illustration and craft plus Virtual Reality headset sessions. 

    The fun continues every day for the rest of the week and into the following weekend, with a packed programme featuring: 

    • Live music from talented local artists on the Market Hall stage 
    • Entertaining walkabout acts both indoors and outdoors, on Cornmarket and Osnabruck Square 
    • Theatre performances and virtual reality sessions in the Market Hall’s multi-use space 
    • Workshops in crafts, pottery, music, performance and songwriting 

    But that’s just the start! Regular events will bring a buzz to Derby Market Hall throughout the year. 

    How do I order food? 

    When ordering food at Derby Market Hall, visitors are encouraged to use our new order and pay system, provided by Peazi.  

    There’s no need to download an app, simply scan the QR code at your table, browse the menus and pay without having to leave your seat. You can order from multiple vendors at the same time, and you’ll receive a text message once your order is ready to collect. 

    Ordering at the counter is still available from all of our traders, and cash is accepted when ordering directly. 

    Is Derby Market Hall accessible? 

    Thoughtful design with access and inclusion as a key priority ensures the Market Hall and its surrounding areas, including Osnabruck Square, are easily accessible and inclusive to all visitors. Features include: 

    • Levelled flooring to facilitate step free access 
    • New lift to provide access between the ground and first floors 
    • Changing Places toilet – the fifth in Derby’s city centre 
    • Muted colours to support visually impaired visitors and lighting designed at the correct lumens to improve visibility. Fixtures, fittings and furniture specifically colour contrasted to enhance accessibility 
    • Later in the summer, Osnabruck Square will reopen with accessible benches and dedicated disabled parking. 

    Follow Derby Market Hall on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the website, for all the latest information. 

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    May 21, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: The All-Russian competition and forum “Engineers of Meanings – 2025” was held at the Polytechnic University

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The results of one of theflagship educational projects of SPbPU in the field of PR and advertising for the country’s studying youth. For the first time, not only students but also schoolchildren from 16 Russian cities participated in the all-Russian competition-forum of communication projects “Engineers of Meanings” of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations of the Humanitarian Institute.

    This year the event was held with the support of the Association of Public Relations Teachers, the Foundation for the Support of Innovations and Youth Initiatives of St. Petersburg, the Association of Organizations and Specialists in Innovations in the Sphere of Education and the All-Russian public organization “Russian Creative Union of Cultural Workers”.

    Of the 78 projects submitted for the first correspondence stage of the competition, 19 works in four main nominations reached the final: “Best Theoretical Work”, “Best Practical Work for an Educational Organization”, “Best Practical Work in the Industry” and “Visionary of the Communications Industry”, as well as 18 works in the special nomination “Legacy of the Great Victory”. The finalists were invited to face-to-face defenses at SPbPU, where a two-day forum with an educational program awaited them.

    At the opening, the participants were greeted by the director of the All-Russian competition-forum “Engineers of Meanings”, director of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations of the SPbPU GI Marina Arkannikova and the head of the competition-forum “Engineers of Meanings”, 1st year student of the master’s program in Advertising and Public Relations Irina Frey.

    I am proud of the competition’s organizing team. Just three years ago, we discussed the initiative for this event, and today it is already a practice-oriented project proving its effectiveness in your education. This year, you have expanded its scale and geography – now schoolchildren are with us. Many thanks to you and all the guests of the Polytechnic who are with us today, – noted Marina Arkannikova.

    The business and educational program of the first day was opened by a lecture by representatives of the Foundation for Support of Innovations and Youth Initiatives of St. Petersburg Ekaterina Kholodnova and Tatyana Abramovich, organizers of the project “Mediator: How to Make Everyone Happy” in the competition “Design of the Young/Young Design”. They talked about the formats of the competition and analyzed the role of mediators in the design industry. Editor-in-chief of the industrial publication Sostav.ru Roman Bedretdinov gave a lecture “Artificial Intelligence: an Unlimited Field of Co-Creation”. Founder of the LOUD communications award Ksenia Tikhankina gave a report on the topic “Creative Tools in PR: a Strategic Approach to Coverage, Meaning and Efficiency”.

    On the second day, Alexandra Shushlina, a representative of the press service of the Moscow Department of Labor and Social Protection, gave a lecture on “Professional Care: PR of Social Projects” and talked about the projects of the “School of Kinship Care”. Daniil Rogozin, the founder of Gelios Biscotto, held a master class on “The Magic of Start: How an Idea Becomes a Successful Product Online”. He shared the secrets of building a roadmap for his product and told what needs to be done to get the President of the Russian Federation to try your product. Andrey Chirkov, PR Director of Zarenkov Gallery and Ambassador of Russian Circus Arts, shared ideas for non-standard PR campaigns and creative integrations at the master class “PR in the Circus: and it’s not funny”.

    The forum also included a training session “PR tools for beginners — the whole truth about the work of the press service” from Victoria Grechina, head of the public relations department of the financial corporation “Consortum”, a case championship from Ekaterina Lisovskaya, commercial director of the digital agency AdAurum Group, and a workshop “Creating meanings: a creative approach to special projects” from Galina Filippova, PR Team Lead of the international digital agency Magnetto.pro.

    At the award ceremony, the authors of the best works thanked Polytechnic for the events and exchanged impressions.

    I was once at the origins of this project. I am very glad that the competition is growing and scaling. More and more guys from the regions are participating in it. This year there was a very interesting program from professionals in our industry. Thank you to the jury for the high assessment of my project and for the recommendations, – noted Adelina Borozdina, a second-year student of the Master’s program “Advertising and Public Relations” at the Higher School of Management and Social Sciences.

    The winner in the nomination for schoolchildren was Ksenia Baraeva from Bryansk, a student of grade 10B of Gymnasium No. 6.

    Can a schoolchild feel confident among students? Definitely yes! Thanks to the forum “Engineers of Meanings”. These are not only lectures and master classes from specialists, but also an opportunity to communicate with students and learn everything about studying at the university. I was convinced that I really like the direction “Advertising and Public Relations” at the Polytechnic University. I am sure that for many schoolchildren the forum became an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the university and their future profession. Next year I will definitely participate in the forum again, this time with new ideas and meanings, – said Ksenia.

    Nomination “Best theoretical work”:

    “Financial Culture — a Conscious Trajectory”, authors — Ksenia Gvozdkova, Ilya Belousov, Anna Krotova, Ksenia Popova, Anastasia Minenkova, scientific supervisor — senior lecturer of the Department of Management of the RANEPA SIU Marina Ivanova; “ECO-Fest | T-Bank 2025”, authors — Varvara Smirnova, Anastasia Soloveichik, Anton Li, Tomasz Adamowicz, scientific supervisor — associate professor of the SPbPU HSMiSO Irina Melnikova; “Creative PR for the T-Bank Vozvrat cash refund service”, authors — Alexandra Lipatova, Yulia Lutfullina, Varvara Nuryaeva, Polina Shtrik, scientific supervisor — head of the Department of Philosophy of Language and Communication of Moscow State University Anna Kostikova; “UGMK Professions”, authors – Arina Senchilo, Victoria Pirogova, Victoria Khizhuk, scientific director – associate professor of the Higher School of Medical and Social Sciences of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Irina Melnikova.

    Nomination “Best practical work for an educational organization”:

    Communication support of the XXV Anniversary season of the city photo exhibition of young photographers “POLYTECH-PHOTO”, author – Adelina Borozdina, scientific supervisor – associate professor of the Higher School of Music and Social Sciences of SPbPU Elina Avakova; Audio guide to digital culture of UlSTU “Voice of the Ages”, authors – Arina Budaeva, Kristina Grigorieva, Ksenia Moskolonova, Vyacheslav Moiseev, Anastasia Trubacheva, scientific supervisor – UlSTU associate professor Valentina Kamanina; Communications Festival “Kulek”, authors – Ilvina Zaripova, Tatyana Gontar, Vladislav Gubenko, Elizaveta Lysenko, Daria Tarasova, scientific supervisor – director of the Institute of Philology, Journalism and Intercultural Communication of SFedU Anna Dmitrova; PolyUnity: Adaptation of foreign students, authors – Polina Bazarova, Nikolay Bessarabov, Maria Derebenskaya, Sergey Korotkov, Kantemir Kochesokov, scientific supervisor – associate professor of the Higher School of Medical and Social Sciences of SPbPU Elina Avakova.

    Nomination “Best practical work in the industry”:

    Special project “Avitenok”, authors – Marina Berezina, Ksenia Sayakina, Ksenia Serova, Angelina Umarova (“Higher School of Economics”); Creation and promotion of the handmade clothing brand “Pavvuchixa”, author – Yulia Chistyakova, scientific supervisor – Associate Professor of the Department of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations of NArFU Olga Votintseva.

    Nomination “Visionary of the Communications Industry”:

    Ksenia Chueva, P.A. Stolypin Volga Region Institute of Management – branch of RANEPA; “Special Prize” for a conscious choice of professional path – Lilia Sargsyan, Moscow Financial and Industrial University “Synergy”.

    Nomination “Heritage of the Great Victory” (student projects):

    “Musical Kaleidoscope” dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, author – Yuna Fedorova, scientific supervisor – Associate Professor of the Brand Communications Department of the Institute of Business Communications of St. Petersburg State University of Industrial and Technical Design Veronika Smirnova; Video dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the 100th anniversary of the war veteran Vladimir Stepanovich Mikhin, author – Anastasia Sidorenko, scientific supervisor – Head of the Department of Electronic Media and Speech Communication of the Faculty of Journalism of VSU Valeria Kolesnikova; “My great-grandfather is my pride! The contribution of the home front worker Mikhail Prokopyevich Zelenkin to the development of Izhevsk weapons during the Great Patriotic War”, author – Mikhail Lekomtsev, scientific supervisor – Director of the College of the Izhevsk Institute of VSUJ (RPA of the Ministry of Justice of Russia) Stanislav Kalugin; “Two Eras – One Victory” information support for a family festival at a recreation center, author – Anastasia Nazarova, scientific director – professor of the Ulyanovsk State Technical University Olga Shinyaeva; “Special Prize” for contribution to patriotic education of the younger generation: scenario of a quest lesson on the topic “The Great Patriotic War”, author – Vladislava Safonova, Surgut State Pedagogical University.

    Nomination “Heritage of the Great Victory” (school projects):

    Video clip “In Memory of the Victims of Khatsuni”, author – Ksenia Baraeva, 10B grade student, Gymnasium No. 6, Bryansk; “Special Prize” for contribution to patriotic education of the younger generation – “History beyond time”, author – Maria Palchik, Engineering and Technology School No. 777, St. Petersburg.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 20, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day by Distributing Over 5000 Pizzas in Over 20 Cities Worldwide

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day by hosting events across five continents and distributing pizzas to more than 2,000 people. Between May 19 and May 22, gatherings are being held in cities including Abuja, Cape Town, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Mexico City, Lisbon, Barcelona, Florence, Catania, Turin, Milan, Athens, Metro Manila, Penang, Tirana, Prague, Dubai, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City.

    Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrated annually on May 22, reminds us of the historic purchase of two pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoins by Laszlo Hanyecz in 2010—a transaction that demonstrates Bitcoin’s immense potential as a medium of exchange. The modest transaction, then worth around $41, is now estimated to be valued at nearly $1 billion. The day has become a symbol of Bitcoin’s evolution from a niche experiment to the backbone of the emerging financial innovation space.

    This year’s celebrations seek to bridge the global crypto community, offering an opportunity for enthusiasts, traders, and newcomers alike to engage in dialogue about Bitcoin’s journey and the future of decentralized finance. The events combine informal networking with educational discussions, reinforcing Bitcoin’s growing relevance amid shifting economic landscapes.

    “Every year, we celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day because it reminds us how far this industry has come—from 10,000 BTC being worth just $40 to now touching $1 billion. It marks the epitome of any financial vehicle’s success in history. At Bitget, it’s one of our favorite days to share with the community and reflect on the incredible journey we’ve all been part of,” says Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

    By organizing events across diverse regions such as Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, Bitget is showing support towards local crypto communities, encouraging wider participation in the evolving cryptospace. The gatherings highlight how Bitcoin’s story resonates globally, transcending borders. Initiatives such as this serve as reminders of the principles that will continue to fuel the adoption of crypto—innovation, resilience, and joint vision.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

    Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

    Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5fd9309d-8df9-47c3-a79b-d573efe84e51

    The MIL Network –

    May 20, 2025
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