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MIL-OSI Analysis: Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are upending risk models

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University

The Carter Lodge hangs precariously over the flood-scoured bank of the Broad River in Chimney Rock Village, N.C., on May 13, 2025, eight months after Hurricane Helene. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed

Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in profound ways that will affect the hazards local residents face far into the future.

Mudslides buried roads and reshaped river channels. Uprooted trees left soil on hillslopes exposed to the elements. Sediment that washed into rivers changed how water flows through the landscape, leaving some areas more prone to flooding and erosion.

Helene was a powerful reminder that natural hazards don’t disappear when the skies clear – they evolve.

These transformations are part of what scientists call cascading hazards. They occur when one natural event alters the landscape in ways that lead to future hazards. A landslide triggered by a storm might clog a river, leading to downstream flooding months or years later. A wildfire can alter the soil and vegetation, setting the stage for debris flows with the next rainstorm.

Satellite images before (top) and after Hurricane Helene (bottom) show how the storm altered landscape near Pensacola, N.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Google Earth, CC BY

I study these disasters as a geomorphologist. In a new paper in the journal Science, I and a team of scientists from 18 universities and the U.S. Geological Survey explain why hazard models – used to help communities prepare for disasters – can’t just rely on the past. Instead, they need to be nimble enough to forecast how hazards evolve in real time.

The science behind cascading hazards

Cascading hazards aren’t random. They emerge from physical processes that operate continuously across the landscape – sediment movement, weathering, erosion. Together, the atmosphere, biosphere and the earth are constantly reshaping the conditions that cause natural disasters.

For instance, earthquakes fracture rock and shake loose soil. Even if landslides don’t occur during the quake itself, the ground may be weakened, leaving it primed for failure during later rainstorms.

That’s exactly what happened after the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan Province, China, which led to a surge in debris flows long after the initial seismic event.

A strong aftershock after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan province, China, in May 2008 triggered more landslides in central China.
AP Photo/Andy Wong

Earth’s surface retains a “memory” of these events. Sediment disturbed in an earthquake, wildfire or severe storm will move downslope over years or even decades, reshaping the landscape as it goes.

The 1950 Assam earthquake in India is a striking example: It triggered thousands of landslides. The sediment from these landslides gradually moved through the river system, eventually causing flooding and changing river channels in Bangladesh some 20 years later.

An intensifying threat in a changing world

These risks present challenges for everything from emergency planning to home insurance. After repeated wildfire-mudslide combinations in California, some insurers pulled out of the state entirely, citing mounting risks and rising costs among the reasons.

Cascading hazards are not new, but their impact is intensifying.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of wildfires, storms and extreme rainfall. At the same time, urban development continues to expand into steep, hazard-prone terrain, exposing more people and infrastructure to evolving risks.

The rising risk of interconnected climate disasters like these is overwhelming systems built for isolated events.

Yet climate change is only part of the equation. Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.

Mount St. Helens is a powerful example: More than four decades after its eruption in 1980, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to manage ash and sediment from the eruption to keep it from filling river channels in ways that could increase the flood risk in downstream communities.

Rethinking risk and building resilience

Traditionally, insurance companies and disaster managers have estimated hazard risk by looking at past events.

But when the landscape has changed, the past may no longer be a reliable guide to the future. To address this, computer models based on the physics of how these events work are needed to help forecast hazard evolution in real time, much like weather models update with new atmospheric data.

A March 2024 landslide in the Oregon Coast Range wiped out trees in its path.
Brian Yanites, June 2025

A drone image of the same March 2024 landslide in the Oregon Coast Range shows where it temporarily dammed the river below.
Brian Yanites, June 2025

Thanks to advances in Earth observation technology, such as satellite imagery, drone and lidar, which is similar to radar but uses light, scientists can now track how hillslopes, rivers and vegetation change after disasters. These observations can feed into geomorphic models that simulate how loosened sediment moves and where hazards are likely to emerge next.

Researchers are already coupling weather forecasts with post-wildfire debris flow models. Other models simulate how sediment pulses travel through river networks.

Cascading hazards reveal that Earth’s surface is not a passive backdrop, but an active, evolving system. Each event reshapes the stage for the next.

Understanding these connections is critical for building resilience so communities can withstand future storms, earthquakes and the problems created by debris flows. Better forecasts can inform building codes, guide infrastructure design and improve how risk is priced and managed. They can help communities anticipate long-term threats and adapt before the next disaster strikes.

Most importantly, they challenge everyone to think beyond the immediate aftermath of a disaster – and to recognize the slow, quiet transformations that build toward the next.

Brian J. Yanites receives funding from the National Science Foundation.

– ref. Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are upending risk models – https://theconversation.com/hurricane-helene-set-up-future-disasters-from-landslides-to-flooding-cascading-hazards-like-these-are-upending-risk-models-259502

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Checking in on New England’s fishing industry 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Stephanie Otts, Director of National Sea Grant Law Center, University of Mississippi

Filming ‘The Perfect Storm’ in Gloucester Harbor, Mass.
The Salem News Historic Photograph Collection, Salem State University Archives and Special Collections, CC BY

Twenty-five years ago, “The Perfect Storm” roared into movie theaters. The disaster flick, starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg, was a riveting, fictionalized account of commercial swordfishing in New England and a crew who went down in a violent storm.

The anniversary of the film’s release, on June 30, 2000, provides an opportunity to reflect on the real-life changes to New England’s commercial fishing industry.

Fishing was once more open to all

In the true story behind the movie, six men lost their lives in late October 1991 when the commercial swordfishing vessel Andrea Gail disappeared in a fierce storm in the North Atlantic as it was headed home to Gloucester, Massachusetts.

At the time, and until very recently, almost all commercial fisheries were open access, meaning there were no restrictions on who could fish.

There were permit requirements and regulations about where, when and how you could fish, but anyone with the means to purchase a boat and associated permits, gear, bait and fuel could enter the fishery. Eight regional councils established under a 1976 federal law to manage fisheries around the U.S. determined how many fish could be harvested prior to the start of each fishing season.

Fishing has been an integral part of coastal New England culture since its towns were established. In this 1899 photo, a New England community weighs and packs mackerel.
Charles Stevenson/Freshwater and Marine Image Bank

Fishing started when the season opened and continued until the catch limit was reached. In some fisheries, this resulted in a “race to the fish” or a “derby,” where vessels competed aggressively to harvest the available catch in short amounts of time. The limit could be reached in a single day, as happened in the Pacific halibut fishery in the late 1980s.

By the 1990s, however, open access systems were coming under increased criticism from economists as concerns about overfishing rose.

The fish catch peaked in New England in 1987 and would remain far above what the fish population could sustain for two more decades. Years of overfishing led to the collapse of fish stocks, including North Atlantic cod in 1992 and Pacific sardine in 2015.

As populations declined, managers responded by cutting catch limits to allow more fish to survive and reproduce. Fishing seasons were shortened, as it took less time for the fleets to harvest the allowed catch. It became increasingly hard for fishermen to catch enough fish to earn a living.

Saving fisheries changed the industry

In the early 2000s, as these economic and environmental challenges grew, fisheries managers started limiting access. Instead of allowing anyone to fish, only vessels or individuals meeting certain eligibility requirements would have the right to fish.

The most common method of limiting access in the U.S. is through limited entry permits, initially awarded to individuals or vessels based on previous participation or success in the fishery. Another approach is to assign individual harvest quotas or “catch shares” to permit holders, limiting how much each boat can bring in.

In 2007, Congress amended the 1976 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to promote the use of limited access programs in U.S. fisheries.

Ships in the fleet out of New Bedford, Mass.
Henry Zbyszynski/Flickr, CC BY

Today, limited access is common, and there are positive signs that the management change is helping achieve the law’s environmental goal of preventing overfishing. Since 2000, the populations of 50 major fishing stocks have been rebuilt, meaning they have recovered to a level that can once again support fishing.

I’ve been following the changes as a lawyer focused on ocean and coastal issues, and I see much work still to be done.

Forty fish stocks are currently being managed under rebuilding plans that limit catch to allow the stock to grow, including Atlantic cod, which has struggled to recover due to a complex combination of factors, including climatic changes.

The lingering effect on communities today

While many fish stocks have recovered, the effort came at an economic cost to many individual fishermen. The limited-access Northeast groundfish fishery, which includes Atlantic cod, haddock and flounder, shed nearly 800 crew positions between 2007 and 2015.

The loss of jobs and revenue from fishing impacts individual family income and relationships, strains other businesses in fishing communities, and affects those communities’ overall identity and resilience, as illustrated by a recent economic snapshot of the Alaska seafood industry.

When original limited-access permit holders leave the business – for economic, personal or other reasons – their permits are either terminated or sold to other eligible permit holders, leading to fewer active vessels in the fleet. As a result, the number of vessels fishing for groundfish has declined from 719 in 2007 to 194 in 2023, meaning fewer jobs.

A fisherman unloads a portion of his catch for the day of 300 pounds of groundfish, including flounder, in January 2006 in Gloucester, Mass.
AP Photo/Lisa Poole

Because of their scarcity, limited-access permits can cost upward of US$500,000, which is often beyond the financial means of a small businesses or a young person seeking to enter the industry. The high prices may also lead retiring fishermen to sell their permits, as opposed to passing them along with the vessels to the next generation.

These economic forces have significantly altered the fishing industry, leading to more corporate and investor ownership, rather than the family-owned operations that were more common in the Andrea Gail’s time.

Similar to the experience of small family farms, fishing captains and crews are being pushed into corporate arrangements that reduce their autonomy and revenues.

Consolidation can threaten the future of entire fleets, as New Bedford, Massachusetts, saw when Blue Harvest Fisheries, backed by a private equity firm, bought up vessels and other assets and then declared bankruptcy a few years later, leaving a smaller fleet and some local business and fishermen unpaid for their work. A company with local connections bought eight vessels from Blue Harvest along with 48 state and federal permits the company held.

New challenges and unchanging risks

While there are signs of recovery for New England’s fisheries, challenges continue.

Warming water temperatures have shifted the distribution of some species, affecting where and when fish are harvested. For example, lobsters have moved north toward Canada. When vessels need to travel farther to find fish, that increases fuel and supply costs and time away from home.

Fisheries managers will need to continue to adapt to keep New England’s fisheries healthy and productive.

One thing that, unfortunately, hasn’t changed is the dangerous nature of the occupation. Between 2000 and 2019, 414 fishermen died in 245 disasters.

Stephanie Otts receives funding from the NOAA National Sea Grant College Program through the U.S. Department of Commerce. Previous support for fisheries management legal research provided by The Nature Conservancy.

– ref. Checking in on New England’s fishing industry 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters – https://theconversation.com/checking-in-on-new-englands-fishing-industry-25-years-after-the-perfect-storm-hit-movie-theaters-255076

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are now upending risk models

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University

The Carter Lodge hangs precariously over the flood-scoured bank of the Broad River in Chimney Rock Village, N.C., on May 13, 2025, eight months after Hurricane Helene. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed

Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in profound ways that will affect the hazards local residents face far into the future.

Mudslides buried roads and reshaped river channels. Uprooted trees left soil on hillslopes exposed to the elements. Sediment that washed into rivers changed how water flows through the landscape, leaving some areas more prone to flooding and erosion.

Helene was a powerful reminder that natural hazards don’t disappear when the skies clear – they evolve.

These transformations are part of what scientists call cascading hazards. They occur when one natural event alters the landscape in ways that lead to future hazards. A landslide triggered by a storm might clog a river, leading to downstream flooding months or years later. A wildfire can alter the soil and vegetation, setting the stage for debris flows with the next rainstorm.

Satellite images before (top) and after Hurricane Helene (bottom) show how the storm altered landscape near Pensacola, N.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Google Earth, CC BY

I study these disasters as a geomorphologist. In a new paper in the journal Science, I and a team of scientists from 18 universities and the U.S. Geological Survey explain why hazard models – used to help communities prepare for disasters – can’t just rely on the past. Instead, they need to be nimble enough to forecast how hazards evolve in real time.

The science behind cascading hazards

Cascading hazards aren’t random. They emerge from physical processes that operate continuously across the landscape – sediment movement, weathering, erosion. Together, the atmosphere, biosphere and the earth are constantly reshaping the conditions that cause natural disasters.

For instance, earthquakes fracture rock and shake loose soil. Even if landslides don’t occur during the quake itself, the ground may be weakened, leaving it primed for failure during later rainstorms.

That’s exactly what happened after the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan Province, China, which led to a surge in debris flows long after the initial seismic event.

A strong aftershock after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan province, China, in May 2008 triggered more landslides in central China.
AP Photo/Andy Wong

Earth’s surface retains a “memory” of these events. Sediment disturbed in an earthquake, wildfire or severe storm will move downslope over years or even decades, reshaping the landscape as it goes.

The 1950 Assam earthquake in India is a striking example: It triggered thousands of landslides. The sediment from these landslides gradually moved through the river system, eventually causing flooding and changing river channels in Bangladesh some 20 years later.

An intensifying threat in a changing world

These risks present challenges for everything from emergency planning to home insurance. After repeated wildfire-mudslide combinations in California, some insurers pulled out of the state entirely, citing mounting risks and rising costs among the reasons.

Cascading hazards are not new, but their impact is intensifying.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of wildfires, storms and extreme rainfall. At the same time, urban development continues to expand into steep, hazard-prone terrain, exposing more people and infrastructure to evolving risks.

The rising risk of interconnected climate disasters like these is overwhelming systems built for isolated events.

Yet climate change is only part of the equation. Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.

Mount St. Helens is a powerful example: More than four decades after its eruption in 1980, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to manage ash and sediment from the eruption to keep it from filling river channels in ways that could increase the flood risk in downstream communities.

Rethinking risk and building resilience

Traditionally, insurance companies and disaster managers have estimated hazard risk by looking at past events.

But when the landscape has changed, the past may no longer be a reliable guide to the future. To address this, computer models based on the physics of how these events work are needed to help forecast hazard evolution in real time, much like weather models update with new atmospheric data.

A March 2024 landslide in the Oregon Coast Range wiped out trees in its path.
Brian Yanites, June 2025

A drone image of the same March 2024 landslide in the Oregon Coast Range shows where it temporarily dammed the river below.
Brian Yanites, June 2025

Thanks to advances in Earth observation technology, such as satellite imagery, drone and lidar, which is similar to radar but uses light, scientists can now track how hillslopes, rivers and vegetation change after disasters. These observations can feed into geomorphic models that simulate how loosened sediment moves and where hazards are likely to emerge next.

Researchers are already coupling weather forecasts with post-wildfire debris flow models. Other models simulate how sediment pulses travel through river networks.

Cascading hazards reveal that Earth’s surface is not a passive backdrop, but an active, evolving system. Each event reshapes the stage for the next.

Understanding these connections is critical for building resilience so communities can withstand future storms, earthquakes and the problems created by debris flows. Better forecasts can inform building codes, guide infrastructure design and improve how risk is priced and managed. They can help communities anticipate long-term threats and adapt before the next disaster strikes.

Most importantly, they challenge everyone to think beyond the immediate aftermath of a disaster – and to recognize the slow, quiet transformations that build toward the next.

Brian J. Yanites receives funding from the National Science Foundation.

– ref. Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are now upending risk models – https://theconversation.com/hurricane-helene-set-up-future-disasters-from-landslides-to-flooding-cascading-hazards-like-these-are-now-upending-risk-models-259502

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla Delivers Remarks at Senator Feinstein Tree Dedication Ceremony

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) hosted a tree dedication ceremony in Washington, D.C. in honor of former California Senator Dianne Feinstein that was attended by members of the Feinstein family, Feinstein’s Senate and House colleagues, and former members of Feinstein’s staff. In addition to Padilla, other speakers included Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.-11), Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Thomas Austin, the Architect of the Capitol.
Padilla’s remarks as prepared for delivery are available here:
Once again, it is my honor to lead this effort to celebrate a towering figure not just in modern California political history, but in the history of our nation.
As so many of you can attest to, there was a time when it was impossible to imagine a United States Senate without Dianne Feinstein.
I say that not just as her former staffer, and not just as someone who served alongside her, but as a lifelong Californian.
I first entered public office in the summer of 1999, when I was elected to serve on the Los Angeles City Council.
By that time, she had already been in the Senate for over six years — and that was after her historic and barrier breaking time in San Francisco city politics.
So for me and for so many Californians, when we thought of the model for what it meant to be a leader, we thought of Dianne Feinstein.
She was relentless about the issues she cared about, from:
Environmental conservation
To gun safety laws
To health care reform
To national security
From her days in San Francisco City Hall to the halls of the U.S. Senate, she set the standard for leading with grace and strength in the face of adversity.
And she committed herself to bipartisan collaboration to get things done for California and for our country.
I don’t think many of my colleagues in Washington fully appreciate just how much Dianne Feinstein singlehandedly shaped the State of California. And I mean that literally, when you look at her legacy on natural resources: from water, to Lake Tahoe and the Redwoods, to the preservation of millions of acres of the California desert.
Now, back home in California, we’ve already begun working to enshrine Senator Feinstein’s legacy for generations to come, from renaming a federal building to a post office to a visitor center in Joshua Tree National Park.
But it’s only right that we also honor her here in Washington — the place where she dedicated so much of her time and effort for her beloved California.
As I mentioned earlier, today’s dedication is fitting for a number of reasons — from her birthday to this location on the Senate side of the Capitol.
But it’s also fitting because of the tree we’ve come to dedicate in her name: the willow oak.
For those who never had the chance to visit during her lifetime, Senator Feinstein’s home away from home here in Washington, D.C. was nicknamed “Willow Oaks.”
As we memorialize her today with her own permanent willow oak on the Capitol grounds, we take comfort in knowing that the life and legacy of Dianne Feinstein will always be remembered at the United States Capitol.
Once again, I want to thank you all for being here, and with that, I’d like to hand it back over to Thomas who will conclude this dedication ceremony.
Following Senator Feinstein’s passing, Senator Padilla and his colleagues unanimously passed a resolution to honor her life and legacy, adjourning the Senate to allow members to travel to her funeral services out of respect. The resolution recognized Senator Feinstein as the longest serving Senator to represent California and the longest serving female Senator in the history of the United States. Padilla’s legislation to name a federal building for Senator Feinstein and dedicate a San Francisco post office in Senator Feinstein’s name became law last year. Padilla also introduced a bill to rename a Joshua Tree Visitor Center after the late Senator, which advanced out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Broadband target exceeded

Source: Scottish Government

R100 delivers more than 27,000 faster, ultra-reliable connections in a year. 

The Scottish Government has surpassed it’s commitment to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to 20,000 homes and businesses last year.

A record 27,000 premises were equipped with faster broadband in 2024-25 through the Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) programme, exceeding a Programme for Government commitment by more than a third. 

 Connections have been made right across the country, from the Killantringan Lighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway to Stornoway in the Western Isles and Baltasound on Shetland. 

 The R100 contracts, being delivered by Openreach, have now enabled more than 80,000 faster broadband connections across the country, with 80% of all R100 contract build to take place in rural areas. 

Business Minister Richard Lochhead visited Loch Katrine in the Trossachs to hear how access to faster broadband speeds is helping transform opportunities for local businesses. 

He said: 

“Fast, reliable broadband is a fundamental building block for economic growth. The Scottish Government’s R100 programme is one of the most ambitious and complex digital infrastructure programmes in Europe, rolling out connections in some of the most challenging locations in the country to help businesses and communities prosper.

“Despite telecommunications being reserved to the UK Government, our commitment to the R100 programme illustrates this government’s commitment to delivering the digital connectivity people and businesses need to succeed.

 “Exceeding our 2024-25 delivery target was helped by record Scottish Government funding and an ongoing partnership with Openreach maximising the opportunities to deliver fast broadband to even more homes and businesses.” 

CEO and Lead Trustee of the Steamship Sir Walter Scott Trust, James Fraser said:  

”The impact of the introduction of fibre cable connections at Loch Katrine has been transformative for many aspects of our core business and our tenants. With an increasing trend to digital bookings for cruises, eco lodges, cycle hire and meals out, having high speed digital connections is critical to the success of our business and other businesses on the lochside. 

“Previously our digital speeds were very poor leading to customer dissatisfaction, loss of bookings and customer complaints, particularly from guests staying overnight in our eco lodges or in campervans in our car parks. With the higher speeds now available there has been a marked improvement in digital services with increased customer satisfaction levels.” 

Openreach Partnership Director for Scotland, Robert Thorburn, said:  

“It’s brilliant to see businesses like the Steamship Sir Walter Scott benefitting from full fibre. We’re committed to making sure that the hardest-to-reach homes and businesses in Scotland are connected to the latest generation of broadband technology, giving them access to the same fast, reliable services available in our cities.

“While building new full fibre networks in rural areas throws up many challenges, our engineers have the skills and experience to overcome these and deserve an enormous amount of credit for their work. We’re proud of the role we’ve played, working alongside the Scottish Government, in hitting this significant milestone – but we know that our work isn’t done yet, and we’ll continue to connect communities across the country.” 

Background 

The commitment to connect over 20,000 premises to gigabit capable broadband in areas of market failure by March 2025, through delivery of three regional, multi-year contracts with Openreach is set out in the Programme for Government 2024-25: Serving Scotland 

Originally conceived as a superfast broadband programme, R100 is now providing a gigabit-capable connection – a speed more than 30 times faster than superfast broadband – in around 99% of cases. Building to some of the hardest-to-reach parts of Scotland, a total of 78,000 connections have enabled access to faster broadband as a result of the R100 contracts.     

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: West End LIVE celebrates 20 years of show-stopping performances in Trafalgar Square | Westminster City Council

Source: City of Westminster

West End LIVE returned to Trafalgar Square for its 20^th anniversary on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June, drawing thousands of theatre lovers to the heart of Westminster to enjoy world-class musical performances.

Organised by Westminster City Council in partnership with the Society of London Theatre, West End LIVE has grown over two decades to become Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival. Over the weekend, 70,000 people attended and there have been 1.46 million views on the YouTube videos from the event.

This year’s line-up featured over 60 performances with a mix of beloved classics and recent hits, delivering an unforgettable showcase of the most iconic songs across all West End musicals. A special performance celebrating two decades of West End LIVE took centre stage on Sunday afternoon with memorable songs from musicals of the last 20 years, some of which are no longer running in West End.

For the first time, working alongside our power provider, Film and TV Services, the entire event was powered by 100% green energy using grid-supplied electricity, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and state-of-the-art Stage V backup generators.

This year, we also made improvements to our pre-allocated accessibility viewing area and worked with Nimbus Disability to provide guests with greater clarity on the documentation they needed.

In addition to showcasing the very best of the West End to visitors from across the world, the event was a community celebration and attended by guests from community organisations across Westminster in line with our aim of increasing cultural access for local residents.

Cllr Ryan Jude, Westminster City Council Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology and Culture, said:

“West End LIVE is one of the highlights of Westminster’s cultural calendar, and it was fantastic to see Trafalgar Square filled with so much energy, talent, and thousands of theatre lovers.

“This year, we’re especially proud that the event was powered by 100% green energy, reflecting our commitment to creating a Fairer Environment by reducing the carbon footprint of large-scale cultural events.

“Through our partnership with the Society of London Theatre, the impact of West End LIVE reaches far beyond a single weekend. Working together, we’re proud to be increasing access to cultural opportunities for residents and young people in Westminster. West End LIVE is a wonderful example of how we are ensuring everyone has the chance to experience the amazing cultural opportunities we have on offer in our city.”

Emma De Souza, Executive Director (Audiences & Commercial) at Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre, said:

“Our 20^thWest End LIVE was truly memorable, welcoming so many brilliant shows to the stage from the West End and beyond. International stage and screen celebrities such as Corbin Bleu, Kevin McHale, Keala Settle, Vanessa Williams and Rachel Zegler took to the stage, alongside some of our best-loved West End and Broadway stars including Carrie Hope Fletcher, Lee Mead, Andy Nyman, Orfeh and Marisha Wallace, and an abundance of home-grown talent including acclaimed singer Fleur East.

“This event would not be possible without the unique relationship we have forged with Westminster City Council over the past 20 years, and we are very grateful to them, to all of the shows involved, and to our sponsors for their ongoing support.”

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: It’s Time to Send the One Big Beautiful Bill to President Trump’s Desk

Source: US State of Idaho

WASHINGTON—This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson wrote an op-ed in the Washington Reporter regarding his support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a legislative vehicle to advance President Trump’s full policy agenda.
“The budget reconciliation package—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—is the legislative vehicle to advance President Trump’s full commonsense policy agenda. To put it simply, this package is truly one big, beautiful bill that reflects the promises President Trump campaigned on and won with.”
The full op-ed is available here and below.
It’s Time to Send the One Big Beautiful Bill to President Trump’s Desk
By Rep. Mike Simpson
Opportunities like this don’t come around often. Right now, Congress has the chance to pass legislation that delivers on the American-first agenda that Idahoans and millions of Americans voted for last November. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a substantial opportunity we have in front of us, and it is of the utmost importance we get this passed and to President Trump’s desk.
The budget reconciliation package—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—is the legislative vehicle to advance President Trump’s full commonsense policy agenda. To put it simply, this package is truly one big, beautiful bill that reflects the promises President Trump campaigned on and won with.
The mainstream media has made a lot of noise, which we have heard since this reconciliation process began. However, if there is one thing sure, more than 77 million Americans voted for the legislation standing before us in Congress.
For Idahoans, two of the biggest concerns in 2024 were getting our economy back on track and securing the southern border. This bill tackles both.
It includes the largest tax cut in history for working and middle-class families, boosting their take-home pay and wages. If passed, this would deliver up to a $12,200 increase in annual take-home pay for a typical Idaho family of four.
And let me be clear: failing to extend the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts would stick Americans with the largest tax hike in history – Idahoans would face a 24% tax increase. Rest assured, I’m working alongside my colleagues to prevent that from happening.
Border security is just as important. We all witnessed what happened to the border during the Biden administration, and the One Big Beautiful Bill works to ensure a crisis like that never happens again.
I view the One Big Beautiful Bill as a national security investment. The Biden administration’s open-border policies allowed millions of illegal immigrants to flood through the southern border. The result? A catastrophic wave of violent crime that plagued our nation.
For anyone who argues that the open border did not affect Idaho, every state was a border state under the previous administration. Idahoans felt the consequences. Ask any law enforcement officer about the rates of fentanyl overdoses and the amount of illicit drugs that poured into our state over four years.
The One Big Beautiful Bill reverses course. It provides funding to help finish President Trump’s border wall and provides our brave Border Patrol and ICE agents with the resources they need to keep our communities safe. These historic investments will strengthen America’s border security for years to come.
This is more than just a reconciliation package – it’s the only way to get our country back on track.
Congress has a real opportunity here—a chance to deliver the America-first agenda Idahoans and Americans nationwide voted for in November. We cannot afford to let it slip by. The time to advance President Trump’s policy agenda by passing the One Big Beautiful Bill is now.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI: 1-Hour Payday Loans with No Credit Check Guaranteed Approval Announced as Key Feature in Honest Loans with Instant Loan for Bad Credit in 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

New York City, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Honest Loans has launched a new solution to support individuals facing urgent financial needs by offering 1-hour payday loans with no credit checks and guaranteed approval.

This service links borrowers with certified lenders who deliver rapid funding, even for those with low credit ratings. As financial pressures mount, Honest Loans simplifies and secures access to fast cash when it’s needed most.

Growing Demand for 1-Hour Payday Loans Without Credit Checks

This year, more consumers are relying on small, short-term loans to cover surprise costs like inflation-related price hikes, medical emergencies, and last-minute bills. Demand for 1-hour payday loans with no credit check is rising due to their speed and convenience.

Online payday loans with instant approval are an ideal choice, helping borrowers avoid lengthy applications and credit checks that could lower credit scores. Honest Loans supports this need by matching borrowers with fast-acting lenders, easing stress for many Americans.

Highlights of Honest Loans’ 1-Hour Payday Loans Without Credit Checks

Honest Loans’ latest offering includes key benefits that ensure a fast and secure loan experience. The platform links borrowers to licensed lenders for rapid approvals, no credit checks, and customizable loan amounts, ideal for emergency funding needs.

Instant Approval: The lender network processes approvals in just minutes for quick access to funds.

No Credit Check: Borrowers are paired with lenders that skip hard credit checks—great for those with bad credit.

Flexible Loan Options: Multiple loan sizes are available to fit different financial needs.

Trusted Lenders: Honest Loans partners only with vetted, licensed lenders to ensure a safe borrowing process.

APPLY FOR 1-HOUR PAYDAY LOANS WITH NO CREDIT CHECK

How Honest Loans’ 1-Hour Payday Loans with No Credit Check Work

Honest Loans offers a straightforward, fast, and user-friendly process for individuals seeking quick financial relief. By connecting borrowers with licensed direct lenders through a secure online platform, the service removes delays and eliminates complicated paperwork.
- Online Application: Borrowers begin by completing a secure online form with essential personal and financial information.
- Instant Lender Matching: Based on the details provided, Honest Loans instantly matches borrowers with suitable lenders—often within minutes.
- Loan Offer: Applicants can check and compare loan terms before proceeding, ensuring they understand all conditions before accepting.
- Electronic Fund Transfer: Once a loan offer is accepted, funds are typically deposited electronically, often within the same business day.
Technology & Security Behind Honest Loans’ 1-Hour Payday Loans

Honest Loans prioritizes borrower safety by using advanced encryption technologies and secure servers during the application process. The platform complies with strict data privacy regulations and ensures full transparency when sharing information with lending partners. Its technology-driven approach enables fast, accurate lender matching while protecting sensitive personal data.

Eligibility Requirements for Payday Loans with No Credit Check

Before applying for Honest Loans’ 1-hour payday loans with no credit check, borrowers should be aware of the basic eligibility criteria. These requirements help ensure responsible lending and streamline the approval process:
- Minimum Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Lenders verify age using official documentation to ensure legal compliance.
- Proof of Income: Borrowers must provide documentation—such as pay stubs, bank statements, or benefits letters—demonstrating their ability to repay the loan.
- Valid Bank Account: A checking or savings account in the applicant’s name is required for receiving funds and processing repayments.
- U.S. Residency: Loans are available only to residents of the United States. Applicants must confirm their residency status to comply with federal and state laws.
Benefits of Honest Loans’ 1-Hour Payday Loans with No Credit Check vs. Traditional Payday Loans

More borrowers are turning to Honest Loans’ online platform for 1-hour payday loans with no credit check instead of relying on traditional payday lending services. Honest Loans offers guaranteed approval and rapid funding, making short-term borrowing faster, simpler, and more transparent. How digital lending is reshaping the landscape in 2025:
- Faster Processing: Unlike traditional payday loan storefronts that require paperwork and in-person visits, Honest Loans allows applicants to complete a fast online form and get matched with lenders instantly—often in just minutes.
- Clearer Loan Terms: Many traditional lenders don’t clearly present the full terms. Honest Loans ensures borrowers can check all loan details—such as repayment schedules and APR—before accepting, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.
- Easy Access from Anywhere: Honest Loans enables borrowers to apply from any internet-connected device, removing the need for physical visits. It’s a convenient option for those dealing with time-sensitive financial needs or busy schedules.
- Larger Network of Lenders: Honest Loans partners with a wide range of licensed lenders, improving the likelihood of approval and giving borrowers the ability to compare offers to find the most favorable terms.
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How Honest Loans Connects Borrowers with Licensed Payday Lenders

Honest Loans simplifies access to 1-hour payday loans with no credit check by linking borrowers to licensed direct lenders nationwide. The platform ensures fast, secure matches that comply with industry standards and lending regulations.
- Digital Lender Network: Honest Loans partners with a broad network of licensed lenders offering payday loans with no credit check. This gives borrowers access to multiple loan offers, increasing approval chances and helping them choose the ideal fit.
- Automated Screening: Advanced matching technology pairs borrowers with the most suitable lenders based on their loan requests, streamlining the process and minimizing errors.
- Secure Information Sharing: Borrowers’ personal and financial information is encrypted and securely shared with lenders, maintaining high standards of data protection throughout the application.
- Easy Communication: Honest Loans enables borrowers to interact directly with lenders online, making it simple to review offers, ask questions, and accept loan terms—without needing to visit a physical location.
Conclusion

Honest Loans is transforming the payday lending process by providing a fast, transparent, and secure way to access 1-hour payday loans with no credit check. Its digital platform connects borrowers with licensed lenders for quick approvals and easy applications.

This modern approach removes the need for paperwork and in-person visits, making it ideal for those facing urgent financial needs. Honest Loans prioritizes security and clarity, empowering borrowers to make confident, informed financial decisions.

By combining smart automation, strong privacy practices, and a vast lender network, Honest Loans delivers a reliable and convenient path to emergency cash. Borrowers can count on a smooth, efficient process to get the funds they need—when they need them most.

FAQs

What is the easiest cash loan to get approved for?
The easiest loans to get approved for are payday or no credit check personal loans. They offer fast approval but typically come with higher interest and fees.

How to borrow $500 immediately?
To borrow $500 quickly, consider a payday loan, an online personal loan, or a credit card advance. Many lenders offer same-day approvals, though fees may apply.

How can I get $1000 today?
Options include payday loans, pawnshop loans, or credit card cash advances. These can provide quick access but often come with high fees or interest.

What is a hardship loan?
A hardship loan is designed for individuals experiencing financial challenges like job loss or medical emergencies. These loans often feature flexible or lower repayment terms.

Contact Information

Company: Honest Loans
Email: support@onlineloannetwork.com
Phone: 888-718-9134
Address: Springates Building, Lower Government Road, Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis

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While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information presented, no guarantees are made regarding its completeness, accuracy, or timeliness. Readers are advised to conduct independent research and consult qualified professionals—such as licensed financial advisors or legal experts—prior to making any financial decisions.

Please note the following:
- Loan products and services mentioned may not be suitable for everyone.
- Terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria vary by lender and location.
- Approval is not guaranteed and may depend on various factors, including income, creditworthiness, residency status, identity verification, and compliance with applicable laws.
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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI: Cardano News, Updated Dogecoin Price Prediction & Hype Grows For Remittix, which offers something rare: A real-world solution for Cross-border Payments

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

New York, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto market never sleeps—just ask anyone who’s watched Cardano slide while Dogecoin wobbles under bearish pressure. Fresh Cardano news shows ADA leading the downturn alongside XRP, and if current Dogecoin price prediction models hold, DOGE might be in for rougher seas. But here’s the twist: Amid the chaos, Remittix is quietly stealing the spotlight. With global remittances poised to hit $250 trillion by 2027, this project could rewrite the rules for cross-border payments.

Remittix – The sleeper hit of 2025?

Let’s be honest—when Cardano stumbles and Dogecoin feels the squeeze, investors start hunting for real utility. Enter Remittix, a PayFi platform that’s not just another crypto project but a potential game-changer for the $183 trillion banking industry. Its presale is buzzing, and for good reason: Imagine converting 100+ cryptos into fiat, then zapping it directly to any bank account. No wonder the crypto-to-fiat market (worth $1.5 billion and climbing at 16-20% yearly) is taking notice.

What sets Remittix apart? Try flat fees with no surprises, near-instant transfers, and support for 30+ fiat currencies. Add a flawless audit (no red flags here), and suddenly traditional players like Stripe and Wise look sluggish.

Remittix unpacked: More than hype

So, what exactly is Remittix? Think of it as the missing link between crypto and your grandma’s bank account. Built on Ethereum, it taps into local payment networks to bridge the gap—fast crypto speed meets everyday fiat convenience. With 100+ cryptos and 30 fiats supported, it’s arguably the most versatile payment tool out there.

Tokenomics matter, too: only 1.5 billion RTX tokens exist, half up for grabs in the presale. Scarcity + real-world use = a recipe even skeptics might find tempting.

How Remittix Works (Without the Jargon)

Here’s the magic: Connect your wallet via Remittix’s dApp, pick your crypto, punch in the recipient’s bank details—done. No waiting days for wires or deciphering fee structures. Traditional transfers? They’re riddled with middlemen; Remittix cuts them out, slashing costs and delays.

Businesses win big, too. The Pay API lets merchants accept crypto but get paid in fiat. For global commerce, that’s not just convenient—it’s revolutionary.

Cardano: The Rocky Road Ahead

Cardano isn’t having its best month. Recent Cardano news highlights ADA’s slump, mirroring XRP’s struggles. Technical charts hint at more pain unless key supports hold. Regulatory clouds and rivals like Ethereum aren’t helping.

Source: CoinMarketCap

But there’s a silver lining: Ukraine’s push to add Bitcoin to reserves could lift the entire market, ADA included. Long-term? It hinges on Cardano delivering its roadmap—no small feat.

Dogecoin: When Memes Meet Reality

Born as a joke, Dogecoin outgrew its meme roots thanks to Elon Musk and a diehard community. But now? DOGE is down 7%, flirting with a make-or-break $0.175 support. Geopolitics and risk-off moods are hitting meme coins hard, and Dogecoin price prediction models aren’t optimistic.

Source: CoinCodex

Sure, bulls dream of $2 DOGE, but today’s charts scream caution. Volatility isn’t going anywhere.

The Bottom Line

While Cardano news spells turbulence and Dogecoin wobbles, Remittix offers something rare: A real-world solution with staggering potential. Its presale is a golden ticket to the PayFi revolution—before exchanges send prices soaring. More than $15.7 million raised so far. 420% gains for initial-price investors. Another price rise imminent. Get a 50% token bonus for a limited time! Use promo code SPRINT50 now.

The takeaway? In a market obsessed with hype, Remittix delivers substance. And that might just be the smartest bet of 2025. Ready to dive in at $0.0781?

Discover the future of PayFi with Remittix by checking out their presale here:

Website: https://remittix.io/

Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix

Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI: Cardano News, Updated Dogecoin Price Prediction & Hype Grows For Remittix, which offers something rare: A real-world solution for Cross-border Payments

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

New York, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto market never sleeps—just ask anyone who’s watched Cardano slide while Dogecoin wobbles under bearish pressure. Fresh Cardano news shows ADA leading the downturn alongside XRP, and if current Dogecoin price prediction models hold, DOGE might be in for rougher seas. But here’s the twist: Amid the chaos, Remittix is quietly stealing the spotlight. With global remittances poised to hit $250 trillion by 2027, this project could rewrite the rules for cross-border payments.

Remittix – The sleeper hit of 2025?

Let’s be honest—when Cardano stumbles and Dogecoin feels the squeeze, investors start hunting for real utility. Enter Remittix, a PayFi platform that’s not just another crypto project but a potential game-changer for the $183 trillion banking industry. Its presale is buzzing, and for good reason: Imagine converting 100+ cryptos into fiat, then zapping it directly to any bank account. No wonder the crypto-to-fiat market (worth $1.5 billion and climbing at 16-20% yearly) is taking notice.

What sets Remittix apart? Try flat fees with no surprises, near-instant transfers, and support for 30+ fiat currencies. Add a flawless audit (no red flags here), and suddenly traditional players like Stripe and Wise look sluggish.

Remittix unpacked: More than hype

So, what exactly is Remittix? Think of it as the missing link between crypto and your grandma’s bank account. Built on Ethereum, it taps into local payment networks to bridge the gap—fast crypto speed meets everyday fiat convenience. With 100+ cryptos and 30 fiats supported, it’s arguably the most versatile payment tool out there.

Tokenomics matter, too: only 1.5 billion RTX tokens exist, half up for grabs in the presale. Scarcity + real-world use = a recipe even skeptics might find tempting.

How Remittix Works (Without the Jargon)

Here’s the magic: Connect your wallet via Remittix’s dApp, pick your crypto, punch in the recipient’s bank details—done. No waiting days for wires or deciphering fee structures. Traditional transfers? They’re riddled with middlemen; Remittix cuts them out, slashing costs and delays.

Businesses win big, too. The Pay API lets merchants accept crypto but get paid in fiat. For global commerce, that’s not just convenient—it’s revolutionary.

Cardano: The Rocky Road Ahead

Cardano isn’t having its best month. Recent Cardano news highlights ADA’s slump, mirroring XRP’s struggles. Technical charts hint at more pain unless key supports hold. Regulatory clouds and rivals like Ethereum aren’t helping.

Source: CoinMarketCap

But there’s a silver lining: Ukraine’s push to add Bitcoin to reserves could lift the entire market, ADA included. Long-term? It hinges on Cardano delivering its roadmap—no small feat.

Dogecoin: When Memes Meet Reality

Born as a joke, Dogecoin outgrew its meme roots thanks to Elon Musk and a diehard community. But now? DOGE is down 7%, flirting with a make-or-break $0.175 support. Geopolitics and risk-off moods are hitting meme coins hard, and Dogecoin price prediction models aren’t optimistic.

Source: CoinCodex

Sure, bulls dream of $2 DOGE, but today’s charts scream caution. Volatility isn’t going anywhere.

The Bottom Line

While Cardano news spells turbulence and Dogecoin wobbles, Remittix offers something rare: A real-world solution with staggering potential. Its presale is a golden ticket to the PayFi revolution—before exchanges send prices soaring. More than $15.7 million raised so far. 420% gains for initial-price investors. Another price rise imminent. Get a 50% token bonus for a limited time! Use promo code SPRINT50 now.

The takeaway? In a market obsessed with hype, Remittix delivers substance. And that might just be the smartest bet of 2025. Ready to dive in at $0.0781?

Discover the future of PayFi with Remittix by checking out their presale here:

Website: https://remittix.io/

Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix

Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI: Cardano News, Updated Dogecoin Price Prediction & Hype Grows For Remittix, which offers something rare: A real-world solution for Cross-border Payments

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

New York, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto market never sleeps—just ask anyone who’s watched Cardano slide while Dogecoin wobbles under bearish pressure. Fresh Cardano news shows ADA leading the downturn alongside XRP, and if current Dogecoin price prediction models hold, DOGE might be in for rougher seas. But here’s the twist: Amid the chaos, Remittix is quietly stealing the spotlight. With global remittances poised to hit $250 trillion by 2027, this project could rewrite the rules for cross-border payments.

Remittix – The sleeper hit of 2025?

Let’s be honest—when Cardano stumbles and Dogecoin feels the squeeze, investors start hunting for real utility. Enter Remittix, a PayFi platform that’s not just another crypto project but a potential game-changer for the $183 trillion banking industry. Its presale is buzzing, and for good reason: Imagine converting 100+ cryptos into fiat, then zapping it directly to any bank account. No wonder the crypto-to-fiat market (worth $1.5 billion and climbing at 16-20% yearly) is taking notice.

What sets Remittix apart? Try flat fees with no surprises, near-instant transfers, and support for 30+ fiat currencies. Add a flawless audit (no red flags here), and suddenly traditional players like Stripe and Wise look sluggish.

Remittix unpacked: More than hype

So, what exactly is Remittix? Think of it as the missing link between crypto and your grandma’s bank account. Built on Ethereum, it taps into local payment networks to bridge the gap—fast crypto speed meets everyday fiat convenience. With 100+ cryptos and 30 fiats supported, it’s arguably the most versatile payment tool out there.

Tokenomics matter, too: only 1.5 billion RTX tokens exist, half up for grabs in the presale. Scarcity + real-world use = a recipe even skeptics might find tempting.

How Remittix Works (Without the Jargon)

Here’s the magic: Connect your wallet via Remittix’s dApp, pick your crypto, punch in the recipient’s bank details—done. No waiting days for wires or deciphering fee structures. Traditional transfers? They’re riddled with middlemen; Remittix cuts them out, slashing costs and delays.

Businesses win big, too. The Pay API lets merchants accept crypto but get paid in fiat. For global commerce, that’s not just convenient—it’s revolutionary.

Cardano: The Rocky Road Ahead

Cardano isn’t having its best month. Recent Cardano news highlights ADA’s slump, mirroring XRP’s struggles. Technical charts hint at more pain unless key supports hold. Regulatory clouds and rivals like Ethereum aren’t helping.

Source: CoinMarketCap

But there’s a silver lining: Ukraine’s push to add Bitcoin to reserves could lift the entire market, ADA included. Long-term? It hinges on Cardano delivering its roadmap—no small feat.

Dogecoin: When Memes Meet Reality

Born as a joke, Dogecoin outgrew its meme roots thanks to Elon Musk and a diehard community. But now? DOGE is down 7%, flirting with a make-or-break $0.175 support. Geopolitics and risk-off moods are hitting meme coins hard, and Dogecoin price prediction models aren’t optimistic.

Source: CoinCodex

Sure, bulls dream of $2 DOGE, but today’s charts scream caution. Volatility isn’t going anywhere.

The Bottom Line

While Cardano news spells turbulence and Dogecoin wobbles, Remittix offers something rare: A real-world solution with staggering potential. Its presale is a golden ticket to the PayFi revolution—before exchanges send prices soaring. More than $15.7 million raised so far. 420% gains for initial-price investors. Another price rise imminent. Get a 50% token bonus for a limited time! Use promo code SPRINT50 now.

The takeaway? In a market obsessed with hype, Remittix delivers substance. And that might just be the smartest bet of 2025. Ready to dive in at $0.0781?

Discover the future of PayFi with Remittix by checking out their presale here:

Website: https://remittix.io/

Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix

Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: Statement by President Meloni on International Day against Drug Abuse

Source: Government of Italy (English)

Drugs destroy people’s lives, enslaving them and making them powerless. Addiction doesn’t have the last word, and those who have fallen into it can find hope again. We do not intend to give in to indifference, and will do everything necessary to give dignity and a future back to those who have fallen into the abyss of drug abuse.

These are some of the key messages we intend to reiterate today, on the International Day against Drug Abuse established by the United Nations.

This Government has undertaken extraordinary efforts to combat drugs and prevent addiction, accompanying this work with a record financial investment of approximately EUR 165 million, around double what was available in previous years.

We still have a lot of work to do in order to overcome this challenge but, as Pope Leo XIV highlighted during today’s audience with Italy’s anti-addiction system, the key word is “together”.

Together with communities, third sector entities, scientific organisations, doctors, healthcare professionals, public addiction services, regional and local authorities. Together with all those who pursue the common good, and care about the dignity of each and every person. This has been the spirit behind the Government’s work ever since it took office, and it will continue to drive its efforts.

[Courtesy translation]

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: At SPbGASU, schoolchildren were presented with certificates of their first profession

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Congratulations to the graduate

On June 24, a ceremony was held in the meeting room of the Academic Council of SPbGASU to present certificates, certificates of obtaining the first profession and certificates of completion of training at SPbGASU to ninth-grade graduates of School No. 334 in the Nevsky District of St. Petersburg.

The dean of the automobile and road engineering faculty of SPbGASU Andrey Zazykin addressed the graduates with welcoming words, conveying congratulations from the rector Evgeny Rybnov and noting that the students have many professional achievements and personal victories ahead of them, and the experience they have gained will help them make the right choice of their future profession.

Advisor to the General Director of St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise “Passazhiravtotrans” Sergey Maevsky invited the guys to join his enterprise in the future – the largest passenger transport operator in the North-West region.

Principal of School No. 334 Natalia Nagaichenko addressed the graduates with a farewell speech: “Remember the names of those who made our country famous with their discoveries and inventions, whose works became the foundation for the development of science and technology. They left us a rich heritage, which we can rightfully be proud of! But pride in the past is only a starting point. True strength is in the desire to surpass what has been achieved, in the desire to make a contribution to the future. Believe in yourself, in your potential, in the power of Russian science and engineering! Go forward, to new heights, for the benefit of the city and the country!”

In autumn 2023, SPbGASU, in cooperation with the Center for Advanced Professional Training, SPb GBPOU “Academy of Transport Technologies” and key partners – Renga Softvea LLC, St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise “Passazhiravtotrans” and EVROAVTO LLC, began implementing the Engineering Classes project.

On the basis of the 334th school, a TIM class and the first motor transport class in the Northern capital were created. The main goal of the engineering classes is early career guidance and training of engineering personnel, as well as building a chain of sustainable interaction “school – college – university – employer”.

Over the course of two years, schoolchildren mastered additional general development programs and a vocational training program, for which they successfully passed the final certification.

In a ceremonial atmosphere, Anna Samodelkina, Senior Methodologist of the Center for Advanced Professional Training of St. Petersburg, Natalia Khlebova, Head of the Career Guidance and Employment Department of the Academy of Transport Technologies, Igor Chernyaev, Head of the Department of Technical Operation of Vehicles of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Roman Litvin, Associate Professor of the Department of Ground Transport and Technological Machines of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and Ekaterina Kopylova, Deputy Director of the Institute of Continuing Education of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, presented graduates with certificates of completion of training in additional general development programs of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering and certificates of the first profession of “Automobile Repair Mechanic”, “Draftsman-Designer” and “Inspector of Purchased Components”.

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.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Grothman Reintroduces Enforce the Caps Act to Rein in Reckless Spending

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah 6th District Wisconsin)

Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Enforce the Caps Act, which extends critical federal spending caps through Fiscal Year (FY) 2029. The legislation builds on the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which currently enforces spending caps only through FY 2025.

“Americans are fed up with the reckless spending in Washington that continues to fuel our growing debt crisis,” said Grothman. “Congress already reached a bipartisan agreement on commonsense spending caps through FY25, and this legislation simply extends those enforcement tools through FY29, adding essential guardrails to protect taxpayers from runaway deficits.

“While the Fiscal Responsibility Act was a step forward, more action is needed to get Washington’s fiscal house in order. The Enforce the Caps Act strengthens our commitment to reducing the deficit and curbing inflation. This is about securing our nation’s economic future for future generations.”

“Congress needs automatic enforcement to make spending limits real. Rep. Grothman’s proposal to add sequester backing to appropriations caps for four more years makes good sense. As Congress continues with the unfinished business of ending excessive spending and debt, this legislation deserves members’ support,” said Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy with Americans for Prosperity.

“While the Fiscal Responsibility Act accomplished a $1.5 trillion reduction (CBO) in spending through, primarily, its FY2024 and FY2025 spending caps, President Biden and Senate Democrats would not allow enforceable spending limits in Fiscal Years 2026 through 2029. This leaves the nation’s fiscal stability vulnerable to whoever holds power during these years. Thankfully, Representative Glenn Grothman has introduced the Enforce the Caps Act, which would make these spending caps enforceable through sequestration. This law would decrease planned spending by an additional $553 billion. Rep. Grothman’s bill is a crucial next step towards fiscal sanity, providing a more stable economy for Americans and protecting future taxpayers. ATR urges all lawmakers to support this important legislation,” said Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform.

“The Enforce the Caps Act is a vital step toward restoring fiscal discipline in Washington. This commonsense legislation would finally hold Congress accountable to the discretionary spending limits it has repeatedly agreed to but consistently ignored. JCN polling finds balancing the budget is one of the biggest priorities of American small businesses, and the Enforce the Caps Act would help rein in the reckless spending that is 100% responsible for America’s deficit crisis. It’s about time that Washington played by the same rules every Main Street entrepreneur does—living within a budget,” said Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network.

“National Taxpayers Union is pleased to once again support the Enforce the Caps Act, which would make discretionary spending limits established in the Fiscal Responsibility Act enforceable through sequestration in future years. Enforcing these limits would promote greater budget discipline and help reduce annual deficit spending,” said Brandon Arnold, Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayers Union.

“The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) is proud to endorse the Enforce the Caps Act, reintroduced by Rep. Grothman. Following the enactment of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which set discretionary spending caps for FY24–FY29, this legislation would reduce federal outlays by $553 billion from FY26 to FY33 by ensuring those caps are enforced through sequestration. TPA strongly supports this measure, which reins in Washington’s reckless spending and safeguards taxpayers’ hard earned dollars,” said David Williams, President of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance.

“Rep. Glenn Grothman’s Enforce the Caps Act takes a much-needed step toward restoring fiscal discipline. With binding spending caps set to expire after FY 2025, Congress should prevent a surge in discretionary spending that could fuel inflation and deepen the U.S. debt crisis. Locking in previously agreed upon spending caps—with a real enforcement mechanism—will help focus taxpayer dollars on core government priorities by forcing tradeoff considerations, and helping Congress do what every family must do: budget within limited means,” said Romina Boccia and Dominik Lett from Cato Institute.

“R Street Institute is pleased to support the ‘Enforce the Caps Act.’ Too often, when Congress sets fiscal targets as part of a negotiated deal, critical spending restrictions are postponed for future years and rarely achieved in full. This shortchanges taxpayers and legislators who were promised savings as part of a comprehensive agreement. It also devalues the legislative process by signaling that lawmakers never intended to follow the law, making it harder for legislators to work together in the future and undermining trust in the institution. By enforcing the spending limits in the ‘Fiscal Responsibility Act,’ Congress can at once secure urgently needed savings and boost congressional integrity,” said Nan Swift, Resident Fellow, Governance Project, R Street Institute.

“The Enforce the Caps Act would add real teeth to the Fiscal Responsibility Act beyond 2025, codifying significant deficit reduction in the process. We applaud Representative Grothman for his initiative in introducing this important bill. Although the Fiscal Responsibility Act was the largest and most important deficit reduction bill in over a decade, it does not include a mechanism to truly enforce its savings or discretionary targets beyond 2025. The ECA would extend the statutory caps in place for 2024 and 2025, limiting appropriations growth to 1 percent per year through 2029. Members have already voted for these spending levels as targets under the FRA, so it only makes sense to make them real. In doing so, the Enforce the Caps Act would play a significant role in improving America’s fiscal future,” said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

“The Enforce the Caps Act is a step in the right direction. It strengthens the FRA by making the budget caps from FY 26′ to FY 29′ fully enforceable through sequestration. We applaud Congressman Grothman for reintroducing this commonsense measure to rein in out-of-control spending,” said Jill Homan, Deputy Director for Trade and Economic Policy for the America First Policy Institute

Background Information

The bipartisan Fiscal Responsibly Act of 2023 placed two years of enforceable discretionary spending caps for FY24 and FY25 and four years of non-enforceable caps for FY26 through FY29. The Enforce the Caps Act protects taxpayers by simply extending the enforcement period to apply to FY26 through FY29.

The Enforce the Caps Act would simply make the FY 26 through FY 29 caps enacted by the Fiscal Responsibility Act enforceable through sequestration.

According to the CBO, full enforcement of these caps would decrease outlays by $553 billion between 2026 and 2033.

This bill is endorsed by Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Tax Reform, Job Creators Network, National Taxpayers Union, R Street Institute, America First Policy Institute, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, and Taxpayers Protection Alliance.

This bill has three original cosponsors, including Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY), Ralph Norman (R-SC), and David Rouzer (R-NC).

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) proudly serves the people of Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives

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New York City, NY, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The-Psychic-Experts.com is proud to announce the official release of its groundbreaking 2025 platform, designed to bring free psychic reading online and free psychic chat to millions seeking trusted, certified, and accurate readings. With more people than ever turning to spiritual advisors for support in love, relationships, and life direction, this new service makes it easier to access free psychic readings delivered by authentic, thoroughly vetted, and compassionate professionals.

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The newly enhanced platform represents a significant milestone in the growth of no-cost, user-focused spiritual guidance. In 2025, demand for free psychic reading online sessions that offer free psychic love reading, personal insight, and no-credit-card signups has surged. Responding to that growing audience, The Psychic Experts developed an advanced system that empowers users to ask a free psychic question and receive timely, respectful, and deeply personal insight in real-time.

“Our mission is to remove barriers to spiritual clarity,” said a spokesperson for The Psychic Experts. “We believe that everyone deserves a free psychic reading with no strings attached — whether you want a quick check-in, a deep dive into your birth chart, or a free psychic reading by date of birth and time. This launch in 2025 represents our commitment to accessibility, privacy, and authentic guidance.”

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What Is a Free Psychic Reading?

A free psychic reading is a short, no-cost session where you receive guidance and insight from someone using intuitive abilities or spiritual tools. These readings aim to provide answers, direction, and emotional clarity. Many people turn to a free psychic reading to explore love, life decisions, timing, or confusing situations that feel unresolved.

A reader might use tarot cards, astrology, energy sensing, or other methods to interpret your circumstances. Some rely on impressions and intuition, while others may ask for your birth information to begin. Although the approach varies, the goal is the same: to help you better understand what is happening in your life and what steps may come next.

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Why People Try Free Psychic Readings

Many people choose a free psychic reading online when they need answers but prefer not to pay before knowing whether the service feels right. These quick sessions often address emotional worries, relationship concerns, or important decisions. For some, it’s a comforting way to feel seen and understood; for others, it helps make sense of recent events or transitions.

Often, first-time visitors will ask a free psychic question before committing to a longer session. This helps them see how the reader responds and if the insight feels relevant. Sometimes, just one free psychic question can shift the way someone views their situation.

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What to Expect from a Free Session

Most platforms that offer free psychic readings provide a few complimentary minutes with a reader through chat or by phone. During that window, you can share a personal question or explain a concern. Some people prefer open-ended guidance, while others go straight to direct questions like, “Will I hear from this person again?” or “What is blocking me right now?”

A free psychic reading might include a free psychic love reading, a quick energy scan, or even an interpretation based on your birth details. In some cases, you may receive a free psychic reading by date of birth and time, which allows the reader to pick up on timing patterns, compatibility, or important life milestones.

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A Safe and Private Way to Start

Trying a free psychic reading is a safe way to explore spiritual guidance without having to share payment details. Many platforms now promote free psychic reading online chat no credit card, meaning you can receive guidance quickly, privately, and with no obligation.

These no-cost sessions allow you to reflect, ask personal questions, and test the reading process without feeling pressured. A trusted free psychic will never rush you or make unreasonable demands. Instead, they will focus on your question and provide calm, respectful, and meaningful support.

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How Free Psychic Readings Work Online

A free psychic reading online gives you access to real spiritual support without the need to visit a psychic in person or share payment details upfront. These sessions are fast, personal, and convenient to access by chat or phone, making the entire process risk-free — especially for those who are curious but hesitant to invest in a paid session.

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Live Chat Readings: Fast, Private, and Direct

Most newcomers to free psychic readings start with live chat. These sessions happen in real-time through a simple text-based window. After you choose a reader, you can begin chatting instantly. You send your question, and the psychic responds directly, giving you time to consider their words and focus on your concerns without feeling rushed.

Live chat is private, discreet, and easy to use. You can connect on your phone, tablet, or computer, fitting seamlessly into your day. A free psychic chat session can last a few minutes or longer, depending on the platform’s offer. It gives you space to ask specific questions or simply receive quick insight.

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Phone Readings: A More Personal Touch

Some users prefer to speak directly with a free psychic by phone. Phone readings offer a more conversational flow and a greater sense of connection. A psychic can hear your tone, sense your energy, and ask clarifying questions as the conversation develops.

Phone sessions may be scheduled in advance or started on demand. They are especially helpful for those who feel more comfortable talking than typing. Many people find a voice conversation builds stronger trust and feels more emotionally supportive.

Both phone and chat sessions are available through most free psychic reading services, giving you freedom to choose your ideal format.

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Free Services with No Upfront Payment

The best free psychic readings offer a trial at no cost. You might receive a short phone call, a five-minute chat, or the opportunity to ask a free psychic question and receive one detailed response. These introductory offers help you explore a reader’s style, see how they answer, and decide if you’d like to continue.

Many trustworthy platforms feature free psychic reading online chat no credit card, so you never need to share payment information to get started. No hidden charges, no surprise billing — just a comfortable and secure way to connect. This approach builds trust and makes the experience feel relaxed and honest.

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Tools to Help You Choose the Right Reader

Before you begin, most reputable platforms give you a chance to view profiles, read short bios, and check user reviews. You can filter psychics by reading type, specialty, or technique. If you’re focused on love, you might choose a free psychic love reading to explore your romantic situation. If you want to understand timing or life transitions, you might request a free psychic reading by date of birth and time for a more personalized experience.

Some sites even allow you to type and send a free psychic question before your session starts. This gives you a feel for how the psychic communicates and interprets your concerns before committing to a longer chat.

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Why Free Online Readings Stay Popular

Trying a free psychic reading online is one of the easiest ways to explore your thoughts, gain clarity, and check in with your emotions. It’s fast, secure, and requires no financial commitment. You remain in control of the session from beginning to end.

These services have grown steadily in popularity because they are so flexible and accessible. With more platforms offering free psychic readings — and making it possible to connect without providing credit card details — people now have more opportunities than ever to receive honest, empowering spiritual guidance safely and without pressure.

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Types of Psychic Readings Offered for Free

When exploring free psychic readings for the first time, many people want to understand the types of sessions available and how each one works. Every reading style offers something unique, depending on the tools used and the focus of the session. Some are best for emotions, while others explore timing, energy, or life direction. Here is a guide to the most common options you can experience through a free psychic reading online, along with what to expect during a short, no-cost session.

Tarot Card Readings

Tarot is one of the most popular styles of free psychic reading. In these sessions, the reader pulls cards from a deck and interprets their symbols to gain insight about love, emotions, or decision-making. The layout of the cards forms a pattern that helps reveal what may be influencing your current situation or what could happen next.

Pros:
- Fast and detailed
- Works perfectly in free psychic chat
- Ideal for emotional or personal questions
Cons:
- Some cards can feel vague without more time to explore
- It may feel too symbolic for those who prefer direct answer
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Astrology Readings

An astrology-based free psychic reading by date of birth and time uses your personal birth chart to identify patterns in your life. This method can reveal strengths, challenges, relationship timing, and emotional cycles. Many astrologers offer free sessions based on sun signs or key placements in your chart.

Pros:
- Deep insight from birth details
- Great for timing, compatibility, or self-awareness
- Highly personal
Cons:
- Requires accurate birth data
- Hard to cover every detail in a brief session
Numerology Readings

Numerology interprets the numbers in your name and birthdate to explain personality traits and life cycles. A free psychic reading with numerology might reveal your life path number, your personal year, or the energy surrounding a specific event.

Pros:
- Simple to calculate
- Useful for timing, identity, and clarity
- Often included in brief sessions
Cons:
- Limited depth in a short reading
- May feel too technical for emotionally focused questions
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Love and Relationship Readings

A free psychic love reading is one of the most requested types of sessions. These readings explore relationships, breakups, or new connections. Psychics may use tarot, intuition, or emotional energy to sense feelings, intentions, and compatibility.

Pros:
- Focused on real emotions
- Supportive for healing or making decisions
- Easily offered through free psychic chat
Cons:
- Answers can feel emotional or unclear in a fast reading
- May require follow-up questions
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Mediumship and Spirit Contact

Mediumship connects you with loved ones who have passed away. During a free psychic reading, the medium may describe a departed loved one or share a message they wish to deliver. These sessions are often sensitive and personal.

Pros:
- Can bring peace and closure
- A unique, comforting experience
Cons:
- Hard to validate in a short timeframe
- Not all readers offer this for free
Aura and Energy Readings

Aura readers examine your energy field to sense stress, blocks, or areas that need healing. These readings can help you understand what might be affecting your mood or emotional state. Many free psychic readings include a brief aura scan.

Pros:
- Non-intrusive and calming
- Supports emotional wellness
Cons:
- Feedback may seem general
- May not address specific questions
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Angel or Oracle Card Readings

Some psychics use angel cards or oracle decks to deliver positive, supportive messages. These are perfect for encouragement or a sense of hope. A brief free psychic reading online might include one or two cards and a short explanation.

Pros:
- Uplifting and gentle
- Works well in quick sessions
- Good for reassurance
Cons:
- Can feel vague if you want detailed information
- Less focused on timing or decisions
Pendulum Readings

A pendulum is sometimes used for yes or no answers. The direction of its movement provides a simple, straightforward response to a specific question.

Pros:
- Very fast
- Great for one free psychic question
Cons:
- Only answers yes/no
- Not suitable for complex topics
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Choosing What Fits Your Needs

Each reading method offers a unique way to explore your situation. Some styles are more detailed, while others provide quick impressions. Fortunately, many platforms let you choose your reading style before you start. Whether you prefer symbols, energy readings, or direct answers, you can safely explore it through a free psychic reading.

With so many services now offering free psychic reading online chat no credit card, it is easier than ever to try different reading methods, ask what matters most, and get meaningful answers from a real free psychic.

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Benefits of Free Psychic Readings in 2025

As people look for emotional clarity and personal direction, free psychic readings have become a trusted way to gain insight without financial risk. These sessions are easy to access, require no commitment, and provide support to anyone facing stress, confusion, or life changes. In 2025, their value continues to grow as more people seek new ways to connect with their thoughts and relationships.

Emotional Support Without Payment Pressure

A free psychic reading gives you a safe space to talk about your worries, receive intuitive guidance, and feel heard. If you’re going through a breakup, facing job uncertainty, or dealing with personal doubts, hearing from a spiritual advisor can be incredibly reassuring. These sessions cost nothing to begin, which makes them ideal for people who want support without financial risk.

With no upfront fees, a free psychic reading online allows you to focus on your question without being distracted by payment worries or obligations.

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Easy Access on Any Device

Most modern platforms work smoothly on both mobile and desktop devices, so you can try free psychic readings anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re relaxing at home or on the move, it only takes a few taps to connect with a free psychic.

Live free psychic chat sessions are especially popular because they let you stay anonymous, think carefully about your questions, and even reread the advice later. For quick concerns or emotional check-ins, chat is one of the most convenient ways to connect.

A Risk-Free Way to Test a Reader

Trying a free psychic reading is a smart way to see how well a psychic connects with you before paying for a longer session. Many platforms let you ask a free psychic question or enjoy a few free minutes to see how the reader works. If the answers feel honest and relevant, you can choose to continue.

Whether you prefer a free psychic love reading or a deeper free psychic reading by date of birth and time, this approach puts you in control and builds trust from the very beginning.

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Private, Anonymous, and Safe

Online sessions protect your privacy. Trusted platforms offering free psychic reading online chat no credit card let you get insights without ever sharing payment details. You stay in full control of what you reveal and can end the session at any time.

This setup is perfect for those who are new to psychic guidance or feel nervous about trying it for the first time. You can stay anonymous while still exploring personal questions, knowing that your confidentiality is respected.

Growing Trust in Spiritual Tools

By 2025, more people see spiritual services as part of their emotional wellness routine. What once felt unusual is now a common way to find peace and clarity. From love guidance to career timing, free psychic readings are helping individuals better understand themselves and their life choices.

Trying a free psychic reading online is no longer out of the ordinary. These services have become practical tools for staying grounded, making decisions, and reconnecting with what matters most.

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Recognizing Real Psychics vs. Scams

As free psychic reading online services grow, it becomes easier to connect with genuine intuitive advisors. However, it also brings the risk of running into fake psychics who use scripted messages or high-pressure tactics. To get the most from a free psychic reading, it’s important to spot a real connection and avoid misleading offers.

What Real Psychics Do in a Free Session

A genuine free psychic will focus directly on your question and build the session around your personal energy and details. Whether they use tarot, birth data, or energy reading, the session should feel specific and relevant. Real psychics will not force topics or dodge your question. If you request a free psychic love reading, they will stay focused on that subject and provide clear, compassionate insights.

Authentic readers might ask for your name or birth details, especially if they are providing a free psychic reading by date of birth and time. They will also check if you have a topic you wish to explore, showing their commitment to making the session meaningful.

Importantly, trustworthy psychics will never try to scare you or push you into buying more time. A free psychic reading should be about clarity, not fear.

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Red Flags That Signal a Scam

Some clues can help you spot fake psychics. Watch for vague answers that could apply to anyone, repetitive or scripted messages, and strong pressure to pay for more time. If a psychic uses fear-based language — like “I sense a curse” or “Only I can fix this” — it’s time to leave.

Another major warning sign is if a site asks for payment or credit card details before letting you ask a free psychic question. Legitimate platforms offering free psychic reading online chat no credit card will never demand billing details to begin.

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How The Psychic Experts Selects Real Readers

The-Psychic-Experts.com scan free psychic readings services through a careful quality process. Their team tests platforms anonymously, asks focused questions, and looks for clear, honest answers. They review each psychic’s accuracy, style, and willingness to give genuine insight during a short free session.

Only readers who meet these strict trust standards and provide honest, caring guidance are recommended in the annual 2025 rankings.

The Importance of Transparency

Whenever you select a psychic, check their profile carefully. A reputable service will display the advisor’s name, bio, experience, reading style, and spiritual tools. If someone offers a free psychic reading, you should know their approach before you start.

Reading real user reviews is another smart step. Testimonials can reveal how well the psychic responds and whether they truly focus on your questions.

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Confirming a Real Connection

You don’t need a long session to know if the connection feels authentic. During a free psychic reading, pay attention to how the psychic speaks to you. Are they direct and clear? Do they focus on your topic? Do you feel heard?

If the answer is yes, you may have found a reader to support you in the future. Many people who start with a free psychic reading online eventually schedule deeper, paid readings once they trust their advisor.

If the answer is no, there’s nothing wrong with ending the chat. A real free psychic will respect your choice.

Stay Open — and Smart

A free psychic reading can provide peace, clarity, and confidence. By choosing platforms with free psychic reading online chat no credit card, reading verified bios, and trusting your instincts, you can enjoy the benefits of psychic guidance without falling into a scam.

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Top Features to Look For in Free Psychic Services

Not every free psychic reading platform is created equally. Some deliver quick, insightful sessions with trusted advisors, while others may fall short. Before you start a free psychic reading online, it helps to know what to look for.

No Credit Card Required to Start
The best sites allow free psychic reading online chat no credit card, protecting your privacy and putting you in control. If a service demands credit card details before any free guidance, that’s a red flag.

A Clear Reading Process
A reliable service explains exactly how the session will work — whether it’s a free psychic chat or a phone call — including what to expect and what details the psychic may need.

One Free Question or a Few Minutes Free
The most trusted services offer at least one free psychic question or a first few minutes free so you can get a sense of the reader’s style.

Flexible Scheduling
Strong platforms let you start instantly or schedule a session later, giving you freedom to choose what fits your day.

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Why 2025 Rankings from The Psychic Experts Matter

Interest in spiritual guidance continues to rise in 2025. Whether your questions relate to love, career, timing, or stress, free psychic readings help many people feel more supported and empowered. Rankings published by The-Psychic-Experts.com point to platforms that are transparent, safe, and truly helpful.

These rankings are built by testing each platform, evaluating how easy it is to ask a free psychic question, and measuring the quality of responses. Top-rated sites make the process smooth and comfortable, so you can focus on your personal insight rather than worrying about costs or hidden conditions.

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Final Thoughts:

A free psychic reading is one of the simplest ways to gain personal clarity without financial commitment. Many trusted services now offer free psychic reading online chat no credit card, so you can connect safely and anonymously.

These sessions can help you explore love, handle emotional stress, consider timing questions, or simply get reassurance. Whether you choose a quick free psychic love reading or a deeper free psychic reading by date of birth and time, you can begin with confidence and curiosity.

If you’re feeling stuck, confused, or just want fresh perspective, trying a free psychic reading online could be exactly what you need to move forward with peace of mind.

FAQs

What is a free psychic reading, and how does it work?

A free psychic reading lets you speak with a free psychic at no cost. You can connect by chat or phone and ask about love, career, or emotional concerns. Many sites offer a few free minutes or let you ask a free psychic question before committing. These sessions help you explore your thoughts and get guidance without pressure.

Can I ask a free psychic question without paying anything?

Yes. Some platforms let you ask one question for free or start with a short trial session. This helps you see how the psychic works and decide if you want to continue. It’s a helpful way to get insight without paying upfront.

Is a free psychic reading accurate?

Accuracy depends on the reader and the question. A skilled free psychic can offer helpful and specific answers, even in a short session. The-Psychic-Experts.com reviews readers based on clarity and value during these trial sessions.

What types of readings can I get for free?

Common free psychic readings include tarot, numerology, astrology, and energy readings. Some users choose a free psychic love reading to understand a relationship, while others try a free psychic reading by date of birth and time to explore timing and personality. Many services offer options so you can pick what fits your situation.

Do I need a credit card to try a free psychic reading online?

No. Trusted platforms often allow free psychic reading online chat – no credit card, so you can stay private. This gives you access to the reading without sharing payment information.

How does a psychic reading by date of birth and time work?

A free psychic reading by date of birth and time uses astrology to map key life details. Your chart is based on birth date, time, and place. Readers use this to explain your strengths, patterns, and future potential.

Is a chat reading better than a phone reading?

Free psychic chat gives you privacy and a written record. Phone readings feel more personal and may move faster. Both are useful. Choose what makes you feel comfortable when trying a free psychic reading.

Where can I find the best free psychic reading in 2025?

Visit The-Psychic-Experts.com for the latest rankings. They test and list trusted platforms for free psychic readings, including options for free psychic chat, astrology, and free psychic love reading. Their reviews help you find a service that feels right for you.

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MIL-OSI: Free Psychic Reading Online | Free Psychic Chat – The Psychic Experts Introduce Certified, Accurate Readings for 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

New York City, NY, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The-Psychic-Experts.com is proud to announce the official release of its groundbreaking 2025 platform, designed to bring free psychic reading online and free psychic chat to millions seeking trusted, certified, and accurate readings. With more people than ever turning to spiritual advisors for support in love, relationships, and life direction, this new service makes it easier to access free psychic readings delivered by authentic, thoroughly vetted, and compassionate professionals.

⇒ Try Your Free Psychic Reading Online – Trusted and Accurate!

The newly enhanced platform represents a significant milestone in the growth of no-cost, user-focused spiritual guidance. In 2025, demand for free psychic reading online sessions that offer free psychic love reading, personal insight, and no-credit-card signups has surged. Responding to that growing audience, The Psychic Experts developed an advanced system that empowers users to ask a free psychic question and receive timely, respectful, and deeply personal insight in real-time.

“Our mission is to remove barriers to spiritual clarity,” said a spokesperson for The Psychic Experts. “We believe that everyone deserves a free psychic reading with no strings attached — whether you want a quick check-in, a deep dive into your birth chart, or a free psychic reading by date of birth and time. This launch in 2025 represents our commitment to accessibility, privacy, and authentic guidance.”

⇒ Get Your Free Psychic Reading Online with Trusted Experts!

What Is a Free Psychic Reading?

A free psychic reading is a short, no-cost session where you receive guidance and insight from someone using intuitive abilities or spiritual tools. These readings aim to provide answers, direction, and emotional clarity. Many people turn to a free psychic reading to explore love, life decisions, timing, or confusing situations that feel unresolved.

A reader might use tarot cards, astrology, energy sensing, or other methods to interpret your circumstances. Some rely on impressions and intuition, while others may ask for your birth information to begin. Although the approach varies, the goal is the same: to help you better understand what is happening in your life and what steps may come next.

⇒ Start Your Free Psychic Chat with Certified Experts Today!

Why People Try Free Psychic Readings

Many people choose a free psychic reading online when they need answers but prefer not to pay before knowing whether the service feels right. These quick sessions often address emotional worries, relationship concerns, or important decisions. For some, it’s a comforting way to feel seen and understood; for others, it helps make sense of recent events or transitions.

Often, first-time visitors will ask a free psychic question before committing to a longer session. This helps them see how the reader responds and if the insight feels relevant. Sometimes, just one free psychic question can shift the way someone views their situation.

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What to Expect from a Free Session

Most platforms that offer free psychic readings provide a few complimentary minutes with a reader through chat or by phone. During that window, you can share a personal question or explain a concern. Some people prefer open-ended guidance, while others go straight to direct questions like, “Will I hear from this person again?” or “What is blocking me right now?”

A free psychic reading might include a free psychic love reading, a quick energy scan, or even an interpretation based on your birth details. In some cases, you may receive a free psychic reading by date of birth and time, which allows the reader to pick up on timing patterns, compatibility, or important life milestones.

⇒ Talk to a Trusted Psychic in a Free Psychic Chat Session!

A Safe and Private Way to Start

Trying a free psychic reading is a safe way to explore spiritual guidance without having to share payment details. Many platforms now promote free psychic reading online chat no credit card, meaning you can receive guidance quickly, privately, and with no obligation.

These no-cost sessions allow you to reflect, ask personal questions, and test the reading process without feeling pressured. A trusted free psychic will never rush you or make unreasonable demands. Instead, they will focus on your question and provide calm, respectful, and meaningful support.

⇒ Enjoy a Free Trial Psychic Reading with Certified Advisors!

How Free Psychic Readings Work Online

A free psychic reading online gives you access to real spiritual support without the need to visit a psychic in person or share payment details upfront. These sessions are fast, personal, and convenient to access by chat or phone, making the entire process risk-free — especially for those who are curious but hesitant to invest in a paid session.

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Live Chat Readings: Fast, Private, and Direct

Most newcomers to free psychic readings start with live chat. These sessions happen in real-time through a simple text-based window. After you choose a reader, you can begin chatting instantly. You send your question, and the psychic responds directly, giving you time to consider their words and focus on your concerns without feeling rushed.

Live chat is private, discreet, and easy to use. You can connect on your phone, tablet, or computer, fitting seamlessly into your day. A free psychic chat session can last a few minutes or longer, depending on the platform’s offer. It gives you space to ask specific questions or simply receive quick insight.

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Phone Readings: A More Personal Touch

Some users prefer to speak directly with a free psychic by phone. Phone readings offer a more conversational flow and a greater sense of connection. A psychic can hear your tone, sense your energy, and ask clarifying questions as the conversation develops.

Phone sessions may be scheduled in advance or started on demand. They are especially helpful for those who feel more comfortable talking than typing. Many people find a voice conversation builds stronger trust and feels more emotionally supportive.

Both phone and chat sessions are available through most free psychic reading services, giving you freedom to choose your ideal format.

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Free Services with No Upfront Payment

The best free psychic readings offer a trial at no cost. You might receive a short phone call, a five-minute chat, or the opportunity to ask a free psychic question and receive one detailed response. These introductory offers help you explore a reader’s style, see how they answer, and decide if you’d like to continue.

Many trustworthy platforms feature free psychic reading online chat no credit card, so you never need to share payment information to get started. No hidden charges, no surprise billing — just a comfortable and secure way to connect. This approach builds trust and makes the experience feel relaxed and honest.

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Tools to Help You Choose the Right Reader

Before you begin, most reputable platforms give you a chance to view profiles, read short bios, and check user reviews. You can filter psychics by reading type, specialty, or technique. If you’re focused on love, you might choose a free psychic love reading to explore your romantic situation. If you want to understand timing or life transitions, you might request a free psychic reading by date of birth and time for a more personalized experience.

Some sites even allow you to type and send a free psychic question before your session starts. This gives you a feel for how the psychic communicates and interprets your concerns before committing to a longer chat.

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Why Free Online Readings Stay Popular

Trying a free psychic reading online is one of the easiest ways to explore your thoughts, gain clarity, and check in with your emotions. It’s fast, secure, and requires no financial commitment. You remain in control of the session from beginning to end.

These services have grown steadily in popularity because they are so flexible and accessible. With more platforms offering free psychic readings — and making it possible to connect without providing credit card details — people now have more opportunities than ever to receive honest, empowering spiritual guidance safely and without pressure.

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Types of Psychic Readings Offered for Free

When exploring free psychic readings for the first time, many people want to understand the types of sessions available and how each one works. Every reading style offers something unique, depending on the tools used and the focus of the session. Some are best for emotions, while others explore timing, energy, or life direction. Here is a guide to the most common options you can experience through a free psychic reading online, along with what to expect during a short, no-cost session.

Tarot Card Readings

Tarot is one of the most popular styles of free psychic reading. In these sessions, the reader pulls cards from a deck and interprets their symbols to gain insight about love, emotions, or decision-making. The layout of the cards forms a pattern that helps reveal what may be influencing your current situation or what could happen next.

Pros:
- Fast and detailed
- Works perfectly in free psychic chat
- Ideal for emotional or personal questions
Cons:
- Some cards can feel vague without more time to explore
- It may feel too symbolic for those who prefer direct answer
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Astrology Readings

An astrology-based free psychic reading by date of birth and time uses your personal birth chart to identify patterns in your life. This method can reveal strengths, challenges, relationship timing, and emotional cycles. Many astrologers offer free sessions based on sun signs or key placements in your chart.

Pros:
- Deep insight from birth details
- Great for timing, compatibility, or self-awareness
- Highly personal
Cons:
- Requires accurate birth data
- Hard to cover every detail in a brief session
Numerology Readings

Numerology interprets the numbers in your name and birthdate to explain personality traits and life cycles. A free psychic reading with numerology might reveal your life path number, your personal year, or the energy surrounding a specific event.

Pros:
- Simple to calculate
- Useful for timing, identity, and clarity
- Often included in brief sessions
Cons:
- Limited depth in a short reading
- May feel too technical for emotionally focused questions
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Love and Relationship Readings

A free psychic love reading is one of the most requested types of sessions. These readings explore relationships, breakups, or new connections. Psychics may use tarot, intuition, or emotional energy to sense feelings, intentions, and compatibility.

Pros:
- Focused on real emotions
- Supportive for healing or making decisions
- Easily offered through free psychic chat
Cons:
- Answers can feel emotional or unclear in a fast reading
- May require follow-up questions
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Mediumship and Spirit Contact

Mediumship connects you with loved ones who have passed away. During a free psychic reading, the medium may describe a departed loved one or share a message they wish to deliver. These sessions are often sensitive and personal.

Pros:
- Can bring peace and closure
- A unique, comforting experience
Cons:
- Hard to validate in a short timeframe
- Not all readers offer this for free
Aura and Energy Readings

Aura readers examine your energy field to sense stress, blocks, or areas that need healing. These readings can help you understand what might be affecting your mood or emotional state. Many free psychic readings include a brief aura scan.

Pros:
- Non-intrusive and calming
- Supports emotional wellness
Cons:
- Feedback may seem general
- May not address specific questions
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Angel or Oracle Card Readings

Some psychics use angel cards or oracle decks to deliver positive, supportive messages. These are perfect for encouragement or a sense of hope. A brief free psychic reading online might include one or two cards and a short explanation.

Pros:
- Uplifting and gentle
- Works well in quick sessions
- Good for reassurance
Cons:
- Can feel vague if you want detailed information
- Less focused on timing or decisions
Pendulum Readings

A pendulum is sometimes used for yes or no answers. The direction of its movement provides a simple, straightforward response to a specific question.

Pros:
- Very fast
- Great for one free psychic question
Cons:
- Only answers yes/no
- Not suitable for complex topics
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Choosing What Fits Your Needs

Each reading method offers a unique way to explore your situation. Some styles are more detailed, while others provide quick impressions. Fortunately, many platforms let you choose your reading style before you start. Whether you prefer symbols, energy readings, or direct answers, you can safely explore it through a free psychic reading.

With so many services now offering free psychic reading online chat no credit card, it is easier than ever to try different reading methods, ask what matters most, and get meaningful answers from a real free psychic.

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Benefits of Free Psychic Readings in 2025

As people look for emotional clarity and personal direction, free psychic readings have become a trusted way to gain insight without financial risk. These sessions are easy to access, require no commitment, and provide support to anyone facing stress, confusion, or life changes. In 2025, their value continues to grow as more people seek new ways to connect with their thoughts and relationships.

Emotional Support Without Payment Pressure

A free psychic reading gives you a safe space to talk about your worries, receive intuitive guidance, and feel heard. If you’re going through a breakup, facing job uncertainty, or dealing with personal doubts, hearing from a spiritual advisor can be incredibly reassuring. These sessions cost nothing to begin, which makes them ideal for people who want support without financial risk.

With no upfront fees, a free psychic reading online allows you to focus on your question without being distracted by payment worries or obligations.

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Easy Access on Any Device

Most modern platforms work smoothly on both mobile and desktop devices, so you can try free psychic readings anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re relaxing at home or on the move, it only takes a few taps to connect with a free psychic.

Live free psychic chat sessions are especially popular because they let you stay anonymous, think carefully about your questions, and even reread the advice later. For quick concerns or emotional check-ins, chat is one of the most convenient ways to connect.

A Risk-Free Way to Test a Reader

Trying a free psychic reading is a smart way to see how well a psychic connects with you before paying for a longer session. Many platforms let you ask a free psychic question or enjoy a few free minutes to see how the reader works. If the answers feel honest and relevant, you can choose to continue.

Whether you prefer a free psychic love reading or a deeper free psychic reading by date of birth and time, this approach puts you in control and builds trust from the very beginning.

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Private, Anonymous, and Safe

Online sessions protect your privacy. Trusted platforms offering free psychic reading online chat no credit card let you get insights without ever sharing payment details. You stay in full control of what you reveal and can end the session at any time.

This setup is perfect for those who are new to psychic guidance or feel nervous about trying it for the first time. You can stay anonymous while still exploring personal questions, knowing that your confidentiality is respected.

Growing Trust in Spiritual Tools

By 2025, more people see spiritual services as part of their emotional wellness routine. What once felt unusual is now a common way to find peace and clarity. From love guidance to career timing, free psychic readings are helping individuals better understand themselves and their life choices.

Trying a free psychic reading online is no longer out of the ordinary. These services have become practical tools for staying grounded, making decisions, and reconnecting with what matters most.

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Recognizing Real Psychics vs. Scams

As free psychic reading online services grow, it becomes easier to connect with genuine intuitive advisors. However, it also brings the risk of running into fake psychics who use scripted messages or high-pressure tactics. To get the most from a free psychic reading, it’s important to spot a real connection and avoid misleading offers.

What Real Psychics Do in a Free Session

A genuine free psychic will focus directly on your question and build the session around your personal energy and details. Whether they use tarot, birth data, or energy reading, the session should feel specific and relevant. Real psychics will not force topics or dodge your question. If you request a free psychic love reading, they will stay focused on that subject and provide clear, compassionate insights.

Authentic readers might ask for your name or birth details, especially if they are providing a free psychic reading by date of birth and time. They will also check if you have a topic you wish to explore, showing their commitment to making the session meaningful.

Importantly, trustworthy psychics will never try to scare you or push you into buying more time. A free psychic reading should be about clarity, not fear.

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Red Flags That Signal a Scam

Some clues can help you spot fake psychics. Watch for vague answers that could apply to anyone, repetitive or scripted messages, and strong pressure to pay for more time. If a psychic uses fear-based language — like “I sense a curse” or “Only I can fix this” — it’s time to leave.

Another major warning sign is if a site asks for payment or credit card details before letting you ask a free psychic question. Legitimate platforms offering free psychic reading online chat no credit card will never demand billing details to begin.

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How The Psychic Experts Selects Real Readers

The-Psychic-Experts.com scan free psychic readings services through a careful quality process. Their team tests platforms anonymously, asks focused questions, and looks for clear, honest answers. They review each psychic’s accuracy, style, and willingness to give genuine insight during a short free session.

Only readers who meet these strict trust standards and provide honest, caring guidance are recommended in the annual 2025 rankings.

The Importance of Transparency

Whenever you select a psychic, check their profile carefully. A reputable service will display the advisor’s name, bio, experience, reading style, and spiritual tools. If someone offers a free psychic reading, you should know their approach before you start.

Reading real user reviews is another smart step. Testimonials can reveal how well the psychic responds and whether they truly focus on your questions.

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Confirming a Real Connection

You don’t need a long session to know if the connection feels authentic. During a free psychic reading, pay attention to how the psychic speaks to you. Are they direct and clear? Do they focus on your topic? Do you feel heard?

If the answer is yes, you may have found a reader to support you in the future. Many people who start with a free psychic reading online eventually schedule deeper, paid readings once they trust their advisor.

If the answer is no, there’s nothing wrong with ending the chat. A real free psychic will respect your choice.

Stay Open — and Smart

A free psychic reading can provide peace, clarity, and confidence. By choosing platforms with free psychic reading online chat no credit card, reading verified bios, and trusting your instincts, you can enjoy the benefits of psychic guidance without falling into a scam.

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Top Features to Look For in Free Psychic Services

Not every free psychic reading platform is created equally. Some deliver quick, insightful sessions with trusted advisors, while others may fall short. Before you start a free psychic reading online, it helps to know what to look for.

No Credit Card Required to Start
The best sites allow free psychic reading online chat no credit card, protecting your privacy and putting you in control. If a service demands credit card details before any free guidance, that’s a red flag.

A Clear Reading Process
A reliable service explains exactly how the session will work — whether it’s a free psychic chat or a phone call — including what to expect and what details the psychic may need.

One Free Question or a Few Minutes Free
The most trusted services offer at least one free psychic question or a first few minutes free so you can get a sense of the reader’s style.

Flexible Scheduling
Strong platforms let you start instantly or schedule a session later, giving you freedom to choose what fits your day.

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Why 2025 Rankings from The Psychic Experts Matter

Interest in spiritual guidance continues to rise in 2025. Whether your questions relate to love, career, timing, or stress, free psychic readings help many people feel more supported and empowered. Rankings published by The-Psychic-Experts.com point to platforms that are transparent, safe, and truly helpful.

These rankings are built by testing each platform, evaluating how easy it is to ask a free psychic question, and measuring the quality of responses. Top-rated sites make the process smooth and comfortable, so you can focus on your personal insight rather than worrying about costs or hidden conditions.

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Final Thoughts:

A free psychic reading is one of the simplest ways to gain personal clarity without financial commitment. Many trusted services now offer free psychic reading online chat no credit card, so you can connect safely and anonymously.

These sessions can help you explore love, handle emotional stress, consider timing questions, or simply get reassurance. Whether you choose a quick free psychic love reading or a deeper free psychic reading by date of birth and time, you can begin with confidence and curiosity.

If you’re feeling stuck, confused, or just want fresh perspective, trying a free psychic reading online could be exactly what you need to move forward with peace of mind.

FAQs

What is a free psychic reading, and how does it work?

A free psychic reading lets you speak with a free psychic at no cost. You can connect by chat or phone and ask about love, career, or emotional concerns. Many sites offer a few free minutes or let you ask a free psychic question before committing. These sessions help you explore your thoughts and get guidance without pressure.

Can I ask a free psychic question without paying anything?

Yes. Some platforms let you ask one question for free or start with a short trial session. This helps you see how the psychic works and decide if you want to continue. It’s a helpful way to get insight without paying upfront.

Is a free psychic reading accurate?

Accuracy depends on the reader and the question. A skilled free psychic can offer helpful and specific answers, even in a short session. The-Psychic-Experts.com reviews readers based on clarity and value during these trial sessions.

What types of readings can I get for free?

Common free psychic readings include tarot, numerology, astrology, and energy readings. Some users choose a free psychic love reading to understand a relationship, while others try a free psychic reading by date of birth and time to explore timing and personality. Many services offer options so you can pick what fits your situation.

Do I need a credit card to try a free psychic reading online?

No. Trusted platforms often allow free psychic reading online chat – no credit card, so you can stay private. This gives you access to the reading without sharing payment information.

How does a psychic reading by date of birth and time work?

A free psychic reading by date of birth and time uses astrology to map key life details. Your chart is based on birth date, time, and place. Readers use this to explain your strengths, patterns, and future potential.

Is a chat reading better than a phone reading?

Free psychic chat gives you privacy and a written record. Phone readings feel more personal and may move faster. Both are useful. Choose what makes you feel comfortable when trying a free psychic reading.

Where can I find the best free psychic reading in 2025?

Visit The-Psychic-Experts.com for the latest rankings. They test and list trusted platforms for free psychic readings, including options for free psychic chat, astrology, and free psychic love reading. Their reviews help you find a service that feels right for you.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI: Ascent Solar Technologies Enters into Teaming Agreement to Supply US-based Defense Solutions Provider with Thin-Film Solar Technology for Orbital Application

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

THORNTON, Colo., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ascent Solar Technologies (“Ascent” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASTI), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacturing of featherweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, announced today that it has entered into a Teaming Agreement to supply a US-based defense solutions provider with its cutting edge, thin-film solar technology solutions for upcoming orbital applications and future missions.

“Our thin-film solar technology’s ability to reliably deliver power solutions on short timelines makes Ascent the perfect choice for agreements with defense tech brands,” said Paul Warley, Chief Executive Officer of Ascent Solar Technologies. “There are a number of hurdles slowing the deployment of reliable solar solutions in space that few are equipped to face. However, Ascent’s technology differentiators – specifically our lightweight, flexible and durable design -continue to provide a market-ready solution that mitigates many space environment challenges, allowing for long-term application on a wide variety of spacecraft.”

Ascent is able to offer mission-optimized solar array solutions using its CIGS PV product line that has been developed with spaceflight heritage. These high-maturity CIGS PV products are produced domestically in the Company’s 5 MW facility in Thornton, CO, enabling array deliveries in just six-to-eight weeks. In contrast, most competitors are unable to meet tight delivery deadlines, often requiring lead times of nine-to-twelve months. Earlier this year, the Company received several orders for spaceflight hardware assemblies that are on schedule to be completed and delivered this summer.

About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

Backed by 40 years of R&D, 15 years of manufacturing experience, numerous awards, and a comprehensive IP and patent portfolio, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-performance, flexible thin-film solar panels for use in environments where mass, performance, reliability, and resilience matter. Ascent’s photovoltaic (PV) modules have been deployed on space missions, multiple airborne vehicles, agrivoltaic installations, in industrial/commercial construction as well as an extensive range of consumer goods, revolutionizing the use cases and environments for solar power. Ascent Solar’s research and development center and 5-MW nameplate production facility is in Thornton, Colorado. To learn more, visit https://www.ascentsolar.com.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI: US Bad Credit and Loan with Guaranteed Approval Announced as Key Feature in Honest Loans with Instant Loan for up to $5,000 in 2025
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New York City, NY, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Facing a financial emergency with bad credit can be overwhelming—but there’s good news. We’ve rounded up the ideal U.S. payday loan providers offering guaranteed approval for loans up to $5,000, even if your credit history is less than perfect.

These lenders don’t require a credit check, making their services accessible to virtually anyone—whether you’re unemployed, have poor credit, or no credit history at all.

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If you’re facing a financial crunch and need quick access to funds, Honest Loans is a reliable option worth considering. With loan amounts of up to $5,000, Honest Loans offers a fast and flexible solution—even if you have a bad credit history.

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What Is a Payday Loan?

A payday loan is a short-term borrowing solution designed to provide quick access to cash when you need it most. Typically ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, payday loans are intended to be repaid by your next paycheck—hence the name.

This type of loan is particularly helpful for individuals who may not qualify for traditional credit options, such as bank loans, due to poor credit history, low income, or unemployment. The application process is straightforward and usually requires proof of income, a valid ID, and an active bank account, among other basic requirements.

How Do Payday Loans Work?

Payday loans operate similarly to standard loan services but with significantly less complexity. You start by submitting an online application. If your information meets the eligibility criteria, your loan is quickly approved and the funds are deposited directly into your bank account—often within the same day.

Unlike traditional bank loans, payday loans don’t require extensive paperwork or in-person visits. The entire process—from application to approval and disbursement—is fully digital and often automated, making it fast and hassle-free.

Once your loan is approved, you’ll receive the full terms of the agreement. You can then check the repayment conditions and decide whether to accept or decline the offer based on your financial situation.

Qualifications for Payday Personal Loans

Just like conventional loans, payday personal loans have specific qualifications that borrowers must meet. These typically include:
- Being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Being at least 18 years old
- Having a verifiable source of income
- Possessing an active bank account
- Providing a valid phone number or email for communication
These basic requirements make payday loans highly accessible, contributing to their high approval rates.

Do Credit Scores Matter for Payday Loans?

Your credit score reflects your creditworthiness based on your financial history. However, for payday loans, credit scores are usually not a critical factor.

Most payday lenders perform only a soft credit check, which doesn’t affect your score. These checks are primarily used to verify identity and assess general risk, making the process easier for those with bad or no credit.

While credit scores may not be required, your payday loan activity can still impact your credit. Repaying your loan on time can help improve your credit history. In fact, payday loans can serve as a starting point for building a credit profile if you have none.

How Payday Loans Differ from Conventional Loans

Payday loans differ from traditional loans in several important ways:
- Loan Amounts: Payday loans are typically for smaller sums—often a few hundred to a few thousand dollars—whereas conventional loans can range into the tens or hundreds of thousands.
- Repayment Terms: Payday loans are usually due on your next payday, making them short-term. Conventional loans, by contrast, offer longer repayment periods ranging from several months to many years.
- Interest Rates: Payday loans have significantly higher interest rates and fees due to their short-term nature and higher lending risk. Conventional loans tend to have much lower rates, especially for borrowers with good credit.
- Credit Checks: While payday lenders often skip hard credit checks, traditional lenders require thorough checks and sometimes collateral, especially for larger amounts.
- Approval Time: Payday loans are typically approved and funded within a few hours, making them ideal for urgent needs. Traditional loans can take days or weeks to process.
- Eligibility Requirements: Payday loans are designed to accommodate individuals with poor credit, limited income, or no credit history. Traditional loans are generally reserved for those with stronger financial profiles.
- Use of Funds: Payday loans are mostly used to cover emergency expenses or unexpected bills. Conventional loans are used for significant financial commitments, like purchasing a car, home, or paying for education.
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Regulation of Payday Loans

Due to concerns about high interest rates and borrower risk, payday loans are subject to strict regulations in many states. Some states limit the maximum loan amount, fees, or the number of loans a borrower can take at once. Others have banned payday loans entirely.

It’s important to check your state’s specific laws before applying to ensure eligibility and understand the terms.

Pros and Cons of Payday Loans

✅ Benefits:
- Fast Approval: Loans are often approved and funded on the same day.
- No Credit Check Required: Ideal for individuals with bad credit or no credit history.
- Flexible Eligibility: Basic requirements make them accessible to most borrowers.
- Small Loan Amounts: Great for covering short-term, urgent expenses.
- Convenience: Entire process can be completed online without visiting a physical location.
❌ Drawbacks:
- Risk of Debt Cycle: Short repayment terms and high fees can lead to repeated borrowing.
- High Interest Rates: Often significantly higher than conventional loans, with APRs ranging from 300% to 400% or more.
FAQs

What happens if I default on a payday loan?

If you fail to repay a payday loan on time, you may incur late fees, increased interest charges, and potentially damage your credit score. This can negatively affect your credit history, making it harder to borrow from other lenders in the future. In some cases, lenders may attempt to recover the loan through alternative collection methods, including direct withdrawals or third-party debt collection services.

Can I get a payday loan with bad credit?

Yes, many payday lenders approve loans for borrowers with poor or no credit history. Most do not require a traditional credit check, meaning your credit score may not significantly impact your eligibility. Approval is often based on your income and ability to repay rather than your credit profile.

How fast can I receive a payday loan?

Payday loans are designed for speed and convenience. Most lenders offer same-day or next-day funding, especially for online applications. After submitting your application, you can receive a decision within minutes or a few hours. If approved, the funds are typically deposited into your bank account the same day or by the next business day.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Natural disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends or the earthquake stops – they evolve

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University

The Carter Lodge hangs precariously over the flood-scoured bank of the Broad River in Chimney Rock Village, N.C., on May 13, 2025, eight months after Hurricane Helene. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed

Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in profound ways that will affect the hazards local residents face far into the future.

Mudslides buried roads and reshaped river channels. Uprooted trees left soil on hillslopes exposed to the elements. Sediment that washed into rivers changed how water flows through the landscape, leaving some areas more prone to flooding and erosion.

Helene was a powerful reminder that natural hazards don’t disappear when the skies clear – they evolve.

These transformations are part of what scientists call cascading hazards. They occur when one natural event alters the landscape in ways that lead to future hazards. A landslide triggered by a storm might clog a river, leading to downstream flooding months or years later. A wildfire can alter the soil and vegetation, setting the stage for debris flows with the next rainstorm.

Satellite images before (top) and after Hurricane Helene (bottom) show how the storm altered landscape near Pensacola, N.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Google Earth, CC BY

I study these disasters as a geomorphologist. In a new paper in the journal Science, I and a team of scientists from 18 universities and the U.S. Geological Survey explain why hazard models – used to help communities prepare for disasters – can’t just rely on the past. Instead, they need to be nimble enough to forecast how hazards evolve in real time.

The science behind cascading hazards

Cascading hazards aren’t random. They emerge from physical processes that operate continuously across the landscape – sediment movement, weathering, erosion. Together, the atmosphere, biosphere and the earth are constantly reshaping the conditions that cause natural disasters.

For instance, earthquakes fracture rock and shake loose soil. Even if landslides don’t occur during the quake itself, the ground may be weakened, leaving it primed for failure during later rainstorms.

That’s exactly what happened after the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan Province, China, which led to a surge in debris flows long after the initial seismic event.

A strong aftershock after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan province, China, in May 2008 triggered more landslides in central China.
AP Photo/Andy Wong

Earth’s surface retains a “memory” of these events. Sediment disturbed in an earthquake, wildfire or severe storm will move downslope over years or even decades, reshaping the landscape as it goes.

The 1950 Assam earthquake in India is a striking example: It triggered thousands of landslides. The sediment from these landslides gradually moved through the river system, eventually causing flooding and changing river channels in Bangladesh some 20 years later.

An intensifying threat in a changing world

These risks present challenges for everything from emergency planning to home insurance. After repeated wildfire-mudslide combinations in California, some insurers pulled out of the state entirely, citing mounting risks and rising costs among the reasons.

Cascading hazards are not new, but their impact is intensifying.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of wildfires, storms and extreme rainfall. At the same time, urban development continues to expand into steep, hazard-prone terrain, exposing more people and infrastructure to evolving risks.

The rising risk of interconnected climate disasters like these is overwhelming systems built for isolated events.

Yet climate change is only part of the equation. Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.

Mount St. Helens is a powerful example: More than four decades after its eruption in 1980, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to manage ash and sediment from the eruption to keep it from filling river channels in ways that could increase the flood risk in downstream communities.

Rethinking risk and building resilience

Traditionally, insurance companies and disaster managers have estimated hazard risk by looking at past events.

But when the landscape has changed, the past may no longer be a reliable guide to the future. To address this, computer models based on the physics of how these events work are needed to help forecast hazard evolution in real time, much like weather models update with new atmospheric data.

A March 2024 landslide in the Oregon Coast Range wiped out trees in its path.
Brian Yanites, June 2025

A drone image of the same March 2024 landslide in the Oregon Coast Range shows where it temporarily dammed the river below.
Brian Yanites, June 2025

Thanks to advances in Earth observation technology, such as satellite imagery, drone and lidar, which is similar to radar but uses light, scientists can now track how hillslopes, rivers and vegetation change after disasters. These observations can feed into geomorphic models that simulate how loosened sediment moves and where hazards are likely to emerge next.

Researchers are already coupling weather forecasts with post-wildfire debris flow models. Other models simulate how sediment pulses travel through river networks.

Cascading hazards reveal that Earth’s surface is not a passive backdrop, but an active, evolving system. Each event reshapes the stage for the next.

Understanding these connections is critical for building resilience so communities can withstand future storms, earthquakes and the problems created by debris flows. Better forecasts can inform building codes, guide infrastructure design and improve how risk is priced and managed. They can help communities anticipate long-term threats and adapt before the next disaster strikes.

Most importantly, they challenge everyone to think beyond the immediate aftermath of a disaster – and to recognize the slow, quiet transformations that build toward the next.

Brian J. Yanites receives funding from the National Science Foundation.

– ref. Natural disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends or the earthquake stops – they evolve – https://theconversation.com/natural-disasters-dont-disappear-when-the-storm-ends-or-the-earthquake-stops-they-evolve-259502

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Natural disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends or the earthquake stops – they evolve

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University

The Carter Lodge hangs precariously over the flood-scoured bank of the Broad River in Chimney Rock Village, N.C., on May 13, 2025, eight months after Hurricane Helene. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed

Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in profound ways that will affect the hazards local residents face far into the future.

Mudslides buried roads and reshaped river channels. Uprooted trees left soil on hillslopes exposed to the elements. Sediment that washed into rivers changed how water flows through the landscape, leaving some areas more prone to flooding and erosion.

Helene was a powerful reminder that natural hazards don’t disappear when the skies clear – they evolve.

These transformations are part of what scientists call cascading hazards. They occur when one natural event alters the landscape in ways that lead to future hazards. A landslide triggered by a storm might clog a river, leading to downstream flooding months or years later. A wildfire can alter the soil and vegetation, setting the stage for debris flows with the next rainstorm.

Satellite images before (top) and after Hurricane Helene (bottom) show how the storm altered landscape near Pensacola, N.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Google Earth, CC BY

I study these disasters as a geomorphologist. In a new paper in the journal Science, I and a team of scientists from 18 universities and the U.S. Geological Survey explain why hazard models – used to help communities prepare for disasters – can’t just rely on the past. Instead, they need to be nimble enough to forecast how hazards evolve in real time.

The science behind cascading hazards

Cascading hazards aren’t random. They emerge from physical processes that operate continuously across the landscape – sediment movement, weathering, erosion. Together, the atmosphere, biosphere and the earth are constantly reshaping the conditions that cause natural disasters.

For instance, earthquakes fracture rock and shake loose soil. Even if landslides don’t occur during the quake itself, the ground may be weakened, leaving it primed for failure during later rainstorms.

That’s exactly what happened after the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan Province, China, which led to a surge in debris flows long after the initial seismic event.

A strong aftershock after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan province, China, in May 2008 triggered more landslides in central China.
AP Photo/Andy Wong

Earth’s surface retains a “memory” of these events. Sediment disturbed in an earthquake, wildfire or severe storm will move downslope over years or even decades, reshaping the landscape as it goes.

The 1950 Assam earthquake in India is a striking example: It triggered thousands of landslides. The sediment from these landslides gradually moved through the river system, eventually causing flooding and changing river channels in Bangladesh some 20 years later.

An intensifying threat in a changing world

These risks present challenges for everything from emergency planning to home insurance. After repeated wildfire-mudslide combinations in California, some insurers pulled out of the state entirely, citing mounting risks and rising costs among the reasons.

Cascading hazards are not new, but their impact is intensifying.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of wildfires, storms and extreme rainfall. At the same time, urban development continues to expand into steep, hazard-prone terrain, exposing more people and infrastructure to evolving risks.

The rising risk of interconnected climate disasters like these is overwhelming systems built for isolated events.

Yet climate change is only part of the equation. Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.

Mount St. Helens is a powerful example: More than four decades after its eruption in 1980, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to manage ash and sediment from the eruption to keep it from filling river channels in ways that could increase the flood risk in downstream communities.

Rethinking risk and building resilience

Traditionally, insurance companies and disaster managers have estimated hazard risk by looking at past events.

But when the landscape has changed, the past may no longer be a reliable guide to the future. To address this, computer models based on the physics of how these events work are needed to help forecast hazard evolution in real time, much like weather models update with new atmospheric data.

A March 2024 landslide in the Oregon Coast Range wiped out trees in its path.
Brian Yanites, June 2025

A drone image of the same March 2024 landslide in the Oregon Coast Range shows where it temporarily dammed the river below.
Brian Yanites, June 2025

Thanks to advances in Earth observation technology, such as satellite imagery, drone and lidar, which is similar to radar but uses light, scientists can now track how hillslopes, rivers and vegetation change after disasters. These observations can feed into geomorphic models that simulate how loosened sediment moves and where hazards are likely to emerge next.

Researchers are already coupling weather forecasts with post-wildfire debris flow models. Other models simulate how sediment pulses travel through river networks.

Cascading hazards reveal that Earth’s surface is not a passive backdrop, but an active, evolving system. Each event reshapes the stage for the next.

Understanding these connections is critical for building resilience so communities can withstand future storms, earthquakes and the problems created by debris flows. Better forecasts can inform building codes, guide infrastructure design and improve how risk is priced and managed. They can help communities anticipate long-term threats and adapt before the next disaster strikes.

Most importantly, they challenge everyone to think beyond the immediate aftermath of a disaster – and to recognize the slow, quiet transformations that build toward the next.

Brian J. Yanites receives funding from the National Science Foundation.

– ref. Natural disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends or the earthquake stops – they evolve – https://theconversation.com/natural-disasters-dont-disappear-when-the-storm-ends-or-the-earthquake-stops-they-evolve-259502

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Natural disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends or the earthquake stops – they evolve

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University

The Carter Lodge hangs precariously over the flood-scoured bank of the Broad River in Chimney Rock Village, N.C., on May 13, 2025, eight months after Hurricane Helene. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed

Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in profound ways that will affect the hazards local residents face far into the future.

Mudslides buried roads and reshaped river channels. Uprooted trees left soil on hillslopes exposed to the elements. Sediment that washed into rivers changed how water flows through the landscape, leaving some areas more prone to flooding and erosion.

Helene was a powerful reminder that natural hazards don’t disappear when the skies clear – they evolve.

These transformations are part of what scientists call cascading hazards. They occur when one natural event alters the landscape in ways that lead to future hazards. A landslide triggered by a storm might clog a river, leading to downstream flooding months or years later. A wildfire can alter the soil and vegetation, setting the stage for debris flows with the next rainstorm.

Satellite images before (top) and after Hurricane Helene (bottom) show how the storm altered landscape near Pensacola, N.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Google Earth, CC BY

I study these disasters as a geomorphologist. In a new paper in the journal Science, I and a team of scientists from 18 universities and the U.S. Geological Survey explain why hazard models – used to help communities prepare for disasters – can’t just rely on the past. Instead, they need to be nimble enough to forecast how hazards evolve in real time.

The science behind cascading hazards

Cascading hazards aren’t random. They emerge from physical processes that operate continuously across the landscape – sediment movement, weathering, erosion. Together, the atmosphere, biosphere and the earth are constantly reshaping the conditions that cause natural disasters.

For instance, earthquakes fracture rock and shake loose soil. Even if landslides don’t occur during the quake itself, the ground may be weakened, leaving it primed for failure during later rainstorms.

That’s exactly what happened after the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan Province, China, which led to a surge in debris flows long after the initial seismic event.

A strong aftershock after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan province, China, in May 2008 triggered more landslides in central China.
AP Photo/Andy Wong

Earth’s surface retains a “memory” of these events. Sediment disturbed in an earthquake, wildfire or severe storm will move downslope over years or even decades, reshaping the landscape as it goes.

The 1950 Assam earthquake in India is a striking example: It triggered thousands of landslides. The sediment from these landslides gradually moved through the river system, eventually causing flooding and changing river channels in Bangladesh some 20 years later.

An intensifying threat in a changing world

These risks present challenges for everything from emergency planning to home insurance. After repeated wildfire-mudslide combinations in California, some insurers pulled out of the state entirely, citing mounting risks and rising costs among the reasons.

Cascading hazards are not new, but their impact is intensifying.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of wildfires, storms and extreme rainfall. At the same time, urban development continues to expand into steep, hazard-prone terrain, exposing more people and infrastructure to evolving risks.

The rising risk of interconnected climate disasters like these is overwhelming systems built for isolated events.

Yet climate change is only part of the equation. Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.

Mount St. Helens is a powerful example: More than four decades after its eruption in 1980, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to manage ash and sediment from the eruption to keep it from filling river channels in ways that could increase the flood risk in downstream communities.

Rethinking risk and building resilience

Traditionally, insurance companies and disaster managers have estimated hazard risk by looking at past events.

But when the landscape has changed, the past may no longer be a reliable guide to the future. To address this, computer models based on the physics of how these events work are needed to help forecast hazard evolution in real time, much like weather models update with new atmospheric data.

A March 2024 landslide in the Oregon Coast Range wiped out trees in its path.
Brian Yanites, June 2025

A drone image of the same March 2024 landslide in the Oregon Coast Range shows where it temporarily dammed the river below.
Brian Yanites, June 2025

Thanks to advances in Earth observation technology, such as satellite imagery, drone and lidar, which is similar to radar but uses light, scientists can now track how hillslopes, rivers and vegetation change after disasters. These observations can feed into geomorphic models that simulate how loosened sediment moves and where hazards are likely to emerge next.

Researchers are already coupling weather forecasts with post-wildfire debris flow models. Other models simulate how sediment pulses travel through river networks.

Cascading hazards reveal that Earth’s surface is not a passive backdrop, but an active, evolving system. Each event reshapes the stage for the next.

Understanding these connections is critical for building resilience so communities can withstand future storms, earthquakes and the problems created by debris flows. Better forecasts can inform building codes, guide infrastructure design and improve how risk is priced and managed. They can help communities anticipate long-term threats and adapt before the next disaster strikes.

Most importantly, they challenge everyone to think beyond the immediate aftermath of a disaster – and to recognize the slow, quiet transformations that build toward the next.

Brian J. Yanites receives funding from the National Science Foundation.

– ref. Natural disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends or the earthquake stops – they evolve – https://theconversation.com/natural-disasters-dont-disappear-when-the-storm-ends-or-the-earthquake-stops-they-evolve-259502

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Michelin Guide scrutiny could boost Philly tourism, but will it stifle chefs’ freedom to experiment and innovate?

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jonathan Deutsch, Professor of Food and Hospitality Management, Drexel University

Chef Phila Lorn prepares a bowl of noodle soup at Mawn restaurant in Philadelphia. AP Photo/Matt Rourke

The Philadelphia restaurant scene is abuzz with the news that the famed Michelin Guide is coming to town.

As a research chef and educator at Drexel University in Philadelphia, I am following the Michelin developments closely.

Having eaten in Michelin restaurants in other cities, I am confident that Philly has at least a few star-worthy restaurants. Our innovative dining scene was named one of the top 10 in the U.S. by Food & Wine in 2025.

Researchers have convincingly shown that Michelin ratings can boost tourism, so Philly gaining some starred restaurants could bring more revenue for the city.

But as the lead author of the textbook “Culinary Improvisation,” which teaches creativity, I also worry the Michelin scrutiny could make chefs more focused on delivering a consistent experience than continuing along the innovative trajectory that attracts Michelin in the first place.

Ingredients for culinary innovation

In “Culinary Improvisation” we discuss three elements needed to foster innovation in the kitchen.

The first is mastery of culinary technique, both classical and modern. Simply stated, this refers to good cooking.

The second is access to a diverse range of ingredients and flavors. The more colors the artist has on their palette, the more directions the creation can take.

And the third, which is key to my concerns, is a collaborative and supportive environment where chefs can take risks and make mistakes. Research shows a close link between risk-taking workplaces and innovation.

According to the Michelin Guide, stars are awarded to outstanding restaurants based on: “quality of ingredients, mastery of cooking techniques and flavors, the personality of the chef as expressed in the cuisine, value for money, and consistency of the dining experience both across the menu and over time.”

The criteria do not mention innovation.

It’s possible the high-stakes lure of a Michelin star, which awards consistent excellence, could lead Philly’s most vibrant and creative chefs and restaurateurs to pull back on the risks that led to the city’s culinary excellence in the first place.

Local food writers believe Vernick Fish is a top contender for a Michelin star.
Photo courtesy of Vernick Fish

The obvious contenders

Philadelphia’s preeminent restaurant critic Craig LaBan and journalist and former restaurateur Kiki Aranita discussed local contenders for Michelin stars in a recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The 19 restaurants LaBan and Aranita discuss as possible star contenders average just over a one-mile walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Together they have received 78 James Beard nominations or awards, which are considered the “Oscars” of the food industry. That’s an average of over four per restaurant.

And when I tried to book a table for two on a Wednesday and Saturday before 9 p.m., about half were already fully booked for dinner two weeks out, in July, which is the slow season for dining in Philadelphia.

If LaBan’s and Aranita’s predictions are right, Michelin will be an added recognition for restaurants that are already successful and centrally located.

Black Dragon Takeout fuses Black American cuisine with the aesthetics of classic Chinese American takeout.
Jeff Fusco/The Conversation, CC BY-SA

Off the beaten path

When the Michelin Guide started in France at the turn of the 19th century, it encouraged diners to take the road less traveled to their next gastronomic experience.

It has since evolved into recommendations for a road well traveled: safe, lauded and already hard-to-get-into restaurants. In Philly these could be restaurants such as Vetri Cucina, Zahav, Vernick Fish, Provenance, Royal Sushi and Izakaya, Ogawa and Friday Saturday Sunday, to name a few on LaBan and Aranita’s list.

And yet Philadelphia has over 6,000 restaurants spread across 135 square miles of the city. Philadelphia is known as a city of neighborhoods, and these neighborhoods are rich with food diversity and innovation.

Consider Jacob Trinh’s Vietnamese-tinged seafood tasting menu at Little Fish in Queen Village; Kurt Evans’ gumbo lo mein at Black Dragon Takeout in West Philly; the beef cheek confit with avocado mousse at Temir Satybaldiev’s Ginger in the Northeast; and the West African XO sauce at Honeysuckle, owned by Omar Tate and Cybille St.Aude-Tate, on North Broad Street.

I hope the Michelin inspectors will venture far beyond the obvious candidates to experience more of what Philadelphia has to offer.

The Michelin Guide announced it will include Philadelphia and Boston in its next Northeast Cities edition.
Matthieu Delaty/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images

Raising the bar

In the frenzy surrounding the Michelin scrutiny, chef friends have invited me to dine at their restaurants and share my feedback as they refine their menus in anticipation of visits from anonymous Michelin inspectors.

Restaurateurs have been asking my colleagues and me for talent suggestions to replace well-liked and capable cooks, servers and managers whom owners perceive to be just not Michelin-star level.

And managers are texting us names of suspected reviewers, triggered by some tell-tale signs – a solo diner with a weeknight tasting menu reservation, no dietary restrictions or special requests, and a conspicuously light internet presence.

In all, I am excited about Philadelphians being excited about Michelin. Any opportunity to spotlight the city’s restaurant community and tighten its food and service quality raises the bar among local chefs and restaurateurs and makes the experience better for diners. And the prospect of business travelers and culinary tourists enjoying lunches and early-week dinners can help restaurants, their workers and the city earn more revenue.

But in the din of the press events and hype, let’s not forget that Philadelphians don’t need an outside arbiter to tell us what we already know: Philly is a great place to eat and drink.

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

– ref. Michelin Guide scrutiny could boost Philly tourism, but will it stifle chefs’ freedom to experiment and innovate? – https://theconversation.com/michelin-guide-scrutiny-could-boost-philly-tourism-but-will-it-stifle-chefs-freedom-to-experiment-and-innovate-256752

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Thomas A. DuBois, Professor of Scandinavian Studies, Folklore, and Religious Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison

A church in Kiruna, Sweden, designed by architect Gustaf Wickman to resemble a Sami hut. Apolline Guillerot-Malick/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

In May 2025, Tapio Luoma, archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, delivered an apology to the Sámi, the only recognized Indigenous people in the European Union.

Speaking on behalf of the church to which more than 6 in 10 of the Finnish populace belong, including most Sámi, Luoma acknowledged its role in past activities that stigmatized Sámi language and culture.

The church “has not respected the rights to self-determination of the Sámi people,” his address began. “Before God and all of you here assembled, we express our regret and ask forgiveness of the Sámi people.”

Luoma’s words were the latest in a series of apologies through which the former state churches in Scandinavia have sought to reset their relations with the Indigenous population of Sápmi, the natural and cultural area of Sámi people. Today, the region is divided between Finland, Norway, Sweden and Russia.

As a scholar of Sámi culture, and as a researcher of Nordic folklore and religion, I have studied the difficult, often painful, relations between Sámi and the various Nordic state churches.

Church’s power

For thousands of years, the Sámi population lived by hunting, fishing and reindeer husbandry along the northern edges of Scandinavia. The Sámi possessed their own languages and maintained distinctive spiritual traditions and healing practices, drawing on traditional ecological knowledge that they had accrued over countless generations. In times of crisis or uncertainty, for example, communities used ceremonial drums to communicate with the spirit world and divine the future.

Conflicts emerged by the 13th century, however, as Christian realms expanded north. Christian clerics condemned Sámi spiritual traditions as “heathen devilry.”

An 18th-century carving of a Sámi shaman with his drum.
Beskrivelse over Finnmarkens Lapper, deres Tungemaal, Levemaade og forrige Afgudsdyrkelse/O. H. von Lode/Wikimedia Commons

During the 16th-century Protestant Reformation, Scandinavian rulers shifted from Catholicism to Lutheranism. In addition to tending to the souls of their flocks, ministers were tasked with keeping track of the comings and goings of congregation members, collecting taxes, and administering justice for lesser crimes.

They aimed to stamp out the spiritual practices that many Sámi continued to practice alongside Christianity. Church authorities arrested, fined and sometimes even executed practitioners, while confiscating sacred drums to be destroyed or sent to distant museums.

The church’s ritual of confirmation, which marks the passage from adolescence into adulthood, also acquired legal status. Being confirmed required the ability to read and interpret the Bible and Martin Luther’s Catechism, a summary of the Lutheran Church’s beliefs. As the church became part of the state, people who had not received confirmation could not represent themselves in court, own land or even marry.

Lake Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, the oldest Sami church still in use, in Inari Municipality, Lapland, Finland.
VW PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

And where Luther had called for religious instruction to occur in one’s native language, most Nordic clergy provided catechesis only in the majority language, considering Sámi language and traditions impediments to true conversion.

Assimilation efforts

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the new “nation states” of Finland, Norway and Sweden emerged on the world stage. In each country, political leaders conflated what the ancient Greeks called the “demos” – members of a political nation – with an “ethnos,” a cultural group. In order to belong to the Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish political nations, political and cultural leaders of these new states asserted that it was necessary to belong to the majority linguistic and cultural community.

Finland’s 1919 constitution made provision for Swedish, which is still used by about 5% of the population, as a national language alongside Finnish. However, the government accorded no such status to Sámi.

Both state-run residential boarding schools and schools run by churches included Lutheranism as a subject and strove relentlessly to assimilate Sámi into the majority culture, language and worldview, teaching children to see their culture as backward and shameful. Some church and school authorities cooperated with pseudoscientific racial researchers measuring students’ heads and excavating Sámi graves.

A ‘nomad school’ for Sami children in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle, in 1956.
John Firth/BIPs/Getty Images

As a result, many students ceased to identify as Sámi and adopted the majority language as their primary mode of communication. Today, only about half the people who identify as Sámi have any facility in Sámi languages, which are considered endangered.

After World War II, church attendance in all the Nordic countries began to plummet. Where 98% of the Finnish population belonged to the state church in 1900, by 2024 that percentage had dropped to 62%. The bulk of defections consisted of people who registered as having no religious affiliation. Membership in the national church shifted from compulsory to voluntary.

Yet as anthropologist David Koester shows, some elements of Lutheran tradition remain extremely popular in all the Nordic countries, particularly Confirmation. The ritual remains a key rite of passage for most Sámi today, yet many of them wrestle with whether they should remain faithful to a church that had worked to suppress their community’s language and culture.

Reconciliation today

Searching for a path forward, contemporary Sámi artist and Lutheran catechist Lars Levi Sunna began to produce church art that incorporated and celebrated pre-Christian Sámi symbols – some of the very traditions that had been demonized by clergy of the past.

For example, in a church in the northern Swedish town of Jukkasjärvi, an image of the sun as it appeared on Sámi ceremonial drums now faces the altar, providing a vivid reminder of the spiritual history and past worldview of the church’s Sámi congregation. The symbol now encloses an image of a communion wafer carved of reindeer antler.

In 2005, Sunna created a traveling art exhibit that portrayed Sámi Christianization as an act of cultural violence. The exhibit, designed for temporary installation in church sanctuaries, aimed to provoke discussion and encourage open dialogue about the past.

Similarly, in 2008, Norwegian Sámi filmmaker Nils Gaup produced “Kautokeino Rebellion,” a film recounting clergy’s role in suppressing religious activism among followers of a Swedish Sámi minister, Lars Levi Laestadius. The so-called uprising in 1852 led to the imprisonment of several dozen Sámi and the execution of two men – whose skulls were deposited in a research institute and did not receive proper burial until 1997.

Descended from one of the punished families, Gaup reminded his audience of past injustice shrouded in shame and silence.

Since church attendance is infrequent in Nordic countries, art and film serve as important vehicles for raising awareness of the church’s past. In November 2021, the archbishop of Sweden, Antje Jackelén, issued a formal apology to the Sámi. Sámi artist and activist Anders Sunna was invited to temporarily redecorate the sanctuary of the Cathedral of Uppsala for the occasion. His decorations included reminders of past Sámi sacrificial traditions that took place both outdoors and around hearth fires. In place of a grand altar, Sunna erected a simple table, surrounded by an octagon of benches where the bishop and members of the Sámi community would sit face to face with a sense of equality and respect.

As Sámi theologian Tore Johnsen notes, formal apologies are necessary first steps in a process of reconciliation. But only once they are followed by concrete acts of “restoration” can real reconciliation occur.

When the Finnish archbishop apologized in May 2025, Sámi in attendance at the Turku Cathedral were appreciative, but they were eager to see what actions might follow, according to reporters at the ceremony. The same wait-and-see attitude characterizes Sámi responses to state-run Truth and Reconciliation processes, which occurred in Norway in 2023 and are currently ongoing in Sweden and Finland.

The process of healing a society injured by colonialism is difficult and slow, requiring extensive discussion – much of it uncomfortable. With Luoma’s words of apology and the arrival of Sámi to listen and witness, an important step in that process occurred.

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

– ref. Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing – https://theconversation.com/scandinavia-has-its-own-dark-history-of-assimilating-indigenous-people-and-churches-played-a-role-but-are-apologizing-255827

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Jews were barred from Spain’s New World colonies − but that didn’t stop Jewish and converso writers from describing the Americas

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Flora Cassen, Senior Faculty, Hartman Institute and Associate Professor of History and Jewish Studies, Washington University in St. Louis

An auto-da-fé − a public punishment for heretics − in San Bartolome Otzolotepec, in present-day Mexico. Museo Nacional de Arte via Wikimedia Commons

Every few years, a story about Columbus resurfaces: Was the Genoese navigator who claimed the Americas for Spain secretly Jewish, from a Spanish family fleeing the Inquisition?

This tale became widespread around the late 19th century, when large numbers of Jews came from Russia and Eastern Europe to the United States. For these immigrants, 1492 held double significance: the year of Jews’ expulsion from Spain, as well as Columbus’ voyage of discovery. At a time when many Americans viewed the explorer as a hero, the idea that he might have been one of their own offered Jewish immigrants a link to the beginnings of their new country and the American story of freedom from Old World tyranny.

The problem with the Columbus-was-a-Jew theory isn’t just that it’s based on flimsy evidence. It also distracts from the far more complex and true story of Spanish Jews in the Americas.

In the 15th century, the kingdom’s Jews faced a wrenching choice: convert to Christianity or leave the land their families had called home for generations. Portugal’s Jews faced similar persecution. Whether they sought a new place to settle or stayed and hoped to be accepted as members of Christian society, both groups were searching for belonging.

Jewish religious items at the Museo Metropolitano in Monterrey, Mexico.
Thelmadatter/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

We are scholars of Jewish history and have been working on the first English translations of two texts from the 16th century. “The Book of New India,” by Joseph Ha-Kohen, and the spiritual writings of Luis de Carvajal are two of the earliest Jewish texts about the Americas.

The story of the New World is not complete without the voices of Jewish communities that engaged with it from the very beginning.

Double consciousness

The first Jews in the Americas were, in fact, not Jews but “conversos,” meaning “converts,” and their descendants.

After a millennium of relatively peaceful and prosperous life on Iberian soil, the Jews of Spain were attacked by a wave of mob violence in the summer of 1391. Afterward, thousands of Jews were forcibly converted.

Synagogue of El Tránsito, a 14th-century Jewish congregation in Toledo, Spain.
Selbymay/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

While conversos were officially members of the Catholic Church, neighbors looked at them with suspicion. Some of these converts were “crypto-Jews,” who secretly held on to their ancestral faith. Spanish authorities formed the Inquisition to root out anyone the church considered heretics, especially people who had converted from Judaism and Islam.

In 1492, after conquering the last Muslim stronghold in Spain, monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella gave the remaining Spanish Jews the choice of conversion or exile. Eventually, people who converted from Islam would be expelled as well.

Among Jews who converted, some sought new lives within the rapidly expanding Spanish empire. As the historian Jonathan Israel wrote, Jews and conversos were both “agents and victims of empire.” Their familiarity with Iberian language and culture, combined with the dispersion of their community, positioned them to participate in the new global economy: trade in sugar, textiles, spices – and the trade in human lives, Atlantic slavery.

Yet conversos were also far more vulnerable than their compatriots: They could lose it all, even end up burned alive at the stake, because of their beliefs. This double consciousness – being part of the culture, yet apart from it – is what makes conversos vital to understanding the complexities of colonial Latin America.

By the 17th century, once the Dutch and the English conquered parts of the Americas, Jews would be able to live there. Often, these were families whose ancestors had been expelled from the Iberian peninsula. In the first Spanish and Portuguese colonies, however, Jews were not allowed to openly practice their faith.

Secret spirituality

One of these conversos was Luis de Carvajal. His uncle, the similarly named Luis de Carvajal y de la Cueva, was a merchant, slave trader and conquistador. As a reward for his exploits he was named governor of the New Kingdom of León, in the northeast of modern-day Mexico. In 1579 he brought over a large group of relatives to help him settle and administer the rugged territory, which was made up of swamps, deserts and silver mines.

A statue in Monterrey, Mexico, of Luis Carvajal y de la Cueva.
Ricardo DelaG/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

The uncle was a devout Catholic who attempted to shed his converso past, integrating himself into the landed gentry of Spain’s New World empire. Luis the younger, however, his potential heir, was a passionate crypto-Jew who spent his free time composing prayers to the God of Israel and secretly following the commandments of the Torah.

When Luis and his family were arrested by the Inquisition in 1595, his book of spiritual writings was discovered and used as evidence of his secret Jewish life. Luis, his mother and sister were burned at the stake, but the small, leather-bound diary survived.

A 19th-century depiction of the execution of Luis de Carvajal the Younger’s sister.
‘El Libro Rojo, 1520-1867’ via Wikimedia Commons

Luis’ religious thought drew on a wide range of early modern Spanish culture. He used a Latin Bible and drew inspiration from the inwardly focused spirituality of Catholic thinkers such as Fray Luis de Granada, a Dominican theologian. He met with the hermit and mystic Gregorio López. He discovered passages from Maimonides and other rabbis quoted in the works of Catholic theologians whom he read at the famed monastery of Santiago de Tlatelolco, in Mexico City, where he worked as an assistant to the rector.

His spiritual writings are deeply American: The wide deserts and furious hurricanes of Mexico were the setting of his spiritual awakenings, and his encounters with the people and cultures of the emerging Atlantic world shaped his religious vision. This little book is a unique example of the brilliant, creative culture that developed in the crossing from Old World to New, born out of the exchange and conflict between diverse cultures, languages and faiths.

A glimpse of Luis de Carvajal’s spiritual writings, photographed in New York City.
Ronnie Perelis

More than translation

Spanish Jews who refused to convert in 1492, meanwhile, had been forced into exile and barred from the kingdom’s colonies.

The journey of Joseph Ha-Kohen’s family illustrates the hardships. After the expulsion, his parents moved to Avignon, the papal city in southern France, where Joseph was born in 1496. From there, they made their way to Genoa, the Italian merchant city, hoping to establish themselves. But it was not to be. The family was repeatedly expelled, permitted to return, and then expelled again.

Despite these upheavals, Ha-Kohen became a doctor and a merchant, a leader in the Jewish community – earning the respect of the Christian community, too. Toward the end of his life, he settled in a small mountain town beyond the city’s borders and turned to writing.

After a book on wars between Christianity and Islam, and another one on the history of the Jews, he began a new project. Ha-Kohen adapted “Historia General de las Indias,” an account of the Americas’ colonization by Spanish historian Francisco López de Gómara, reshaping the text for a Jewish audience.

A 1733 edition of ‘Divrei Ha-Yamim,’ Ha-Kohen’s book about wars between Christian and Muslim cultures.
John Carter Brown Library via Wikimedia Commons

Ha-Kohen’s work was the first Hebrew-language book about the Americas. The text was hundreds of pages long – and he copied his entire manuscript nine times by hand. He had never seen the Americas, but his own life of repeated uprooting may have led him to wonder whether Jews would one day seek refuge there.

Ha-Kohen wanted his readers to have access to the text’s geographical, botanical and anthropological information, but not to Spain’s triumphalist narrative. So he created an adapted, hybrid translation. The differences between versions reveal the complexities of being a European Jew in the age of exploration.

Ha-Kohen omitted references to the Americas as Spanish territory and criticized the conquistadors for their brutality toward Indigenous peoples. At times, he compared Native Americans with the ancient Israelites of the Bible, feeling a kinship with them as fellow victims of oppression. Yet at other moments he expressed estrangement and even revulsion at Indigenous customs and described their religious practices as “darkness.”

Translating these men’s writing is not just a matter of bringing a text from one language into another. It is also a deep reflection on the complex position of Jews and conversos in those years. Their unique vantage point offers a window into the intertwined histories of Europe, the Americas and the in-betweenness that marked the Jewish experience in the early modern world.

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

– ref. Jews were barred from Spain’s New World colonies − but that didn’t stop Jewish and converso writers from describing the Americas – https://theconversation.com/jews-were-barred-from-spains-new-world-colonies-but-that-didnt-stop-jewish-and-converso-writers-from-describing-the-americas-258278

MIL OSI Analysis –

June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Analysis: Jews were barred from Spain’s New World colonies − but that didn’t stop Jewish and converso writers from describing the Americas

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Flora Cassen, Senior Faculty, Hartman Institute and Associate Professor of History and Jewish Studies, Washington University in St. Louis

An auto-da-fé − a public punishment for heretics − in San Bartolome Otzolotepec, in present-day Mexico. Museo Nacional de Arte via Wikimedia Commons

Every few years, a story about Columbus resurfaces: Was the Genoese navigator who claimed the Americas for Spain secretly Jewish, from a Spanish family fleeing the Inquisition?

This tale became widespread around the late 19th century, when large numbers of Jews came from Russia and Eastern Europe to the United States. For these immigrants, 1492 held double significance: the year of Jews’ expulsion from Spain, as well as Columbus’ voyage of discovery. At a time when many Americans viewed the explorer as a hero, the idea that he might have been one of their own offered Jewish immigrants a link to the beginnings of their new country and the American story of freedom from Old World tyranny.

The problem with the Columbus-was-a-Jew theory isn’t just that it’s based on flimsy evidence. It also distracts from the far more complex and true story of Spanish Jews in the Americas.

In the 15th century, the kingdom’s Jews faced a wrenching choice: convert to Christianity or leave the land their families had called home for generations. Portugal’s Jews faced similar persecution. Whether they sought a new place to settle or stayed and hoped to be accepted as members of Christian society, both groups were searching for belonging.

Jewish religious items at the Museo Metropolitano in Monterrey, Mexico.
Thelmadatter/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

We are scholars of Jewish history and have been working on the first English translations of two texts from the 16th century. “The Book of New India,” by Joseph Ha-Kohen, and the spiritual writings of Luis de Carvajal are two of the earliest Jewish texts about the Americas.

The story of the New World is not complete without the voices of Jewish communities that engaged with it from the very beginning.

Double consciousness

The first Jews in the Americas were, in fact, not Jews but “conversos,” meaning “converts,” and their descendants.

After a millennium of relatively peaceful and prosperous life on Iberian soil, the Jews of Spain were attacked by a wave of mob violence in the summer of 1391. Afterward, thousands of Jews were forcibly converted.

Synagogue of El Tránsito, a 14th-century Jewish congregation in Toledo, Spain.
Selbymay/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

While conversos were officially members of the Catholic Church, neighbors looked at them with suspicion. Some of these converts were “crypto-Jews,” who secretly held on to their ancestral faith. Spanish authorities formed the Inquisition to root out anyone the church considered heretics, especially people who had converted from Judaism and Islam.

In 1492, after conquering the last Muslim stronghold in Spain, monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella gave the remaining Spanish Jews the choice of conversion or exile. Eventually, people who converted from Islam would be expelled as well.

Among Jews who converted, some sought new lives within the rapidly expanding Spanish empire. As the historian Jonathan Israel wrote, Jews and conversos were both “agents and victims of empire.” Their familiarity with Iberian language and culture, combined with the dispersion of their community, positioned them to participate in the new global economy: trade in sugar, textiles, spices – and the trade in human lives, Atlantic slavery.

Yet conversos were also far more vulnerable than their compatriots: They could lose it all, even end up burned alive at the stake, because of their beliefs. This double consciousness – being part of the culture, yet apart from it – is what makes conversos vital to understanding the complexities of colonial Latin America.

By the 17th century, once the Dutch and the English conquered parts of the Americas, Jews would be able to live there. Often, these were families whose ancestors had been expelled from the Iberian peninsula. In the first Spanish and Portuguese colonies, however, Jews were not allowed to openly practice their faith.

Secret spirituality

One of these conversos was Luis de Carvajal. His uncle, the similarly named Luis de Carvajal y de la Cueva, was a merchant, slave trader and conquistador. As a reward for his exploits he was named governor of the New Kingdom of León, in the northeast of modern-day Mexico. In 1579 he brought over a large group of relatives to help him settle and administer the rugged territory, which was made up of swamps, deserts and silver mines.

A statue in Monterrey, Mexico, of Luis Carvajal y de la Cueva.
Ricardo DelaG/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

The uncle was a devout Catholic who attempted to shed his converso past, integrating himself into the landed gentry of Spain’s New World empire. Luis the younger, however, his potential heir, was a passionate crypto-Jew who spent his free time composing prayers to the God of Israel and secretly following the commandments of the Torah.

When Luis and his family were arrested by the Inquisition in 1595, his book of spiritual writings was discovered and used as evidence of his secret Jewish life. Luis, his mother and sister were burned at the stake, but the small, leather-bound diary survived.

A 19th-century depiction of the execution of Luis de Carvajal the Younger’s sister.
‘El Libro Rojo, 1520-1867’ via Wikimedia Commons

Luis’ religious thought drew on a wide range of early modern Spanish culture. He used a Latin Bible and drew inspiration from the inwardly focused spirituality of Catholic thinkers such as Fray Luis de Granada, a Dominican theologian. He met with the hermit and mystic Gregorio López. He discovered passages from Maimonides and other rabbis quoted in the works of Catholic theologians whom he read at the famed monastery of Santiago de Tlatelolco, in Mexico City, where he worked as an assistant to the rector.

His spiritual writings are deeply American: The wide deserts and furious hurricanes of Mexico were the setting of his spiritual awakenings, and his encounters with the people and cultures of the emerging Atlantic world shaped his religious vision. This little book is a unique example of the brilliant, creative culture that developed in the crossing from Old World to New, born out of the exchange and conflict between diverse cultures, languages and faiths.

A glimpse of Luis de Carvajal’s spiritual writings, photographed in New York City.
Ronnie Perelis

More than translation

Spanish Jews who refused to convert in 1492, meanwhile, had been forced into exile and barred from the kingdom’s colonies.

The journey of Joseph Ha-Kohen’s family illustrates the hardships. After the expulsion, his parents moved to Avignon, the papal city in southern France, where Joseph was born in 1496. From there, they made their way to Genoa, the Italian merchant city, hoping to establish themselves. But it was not to be. The family was repeatedly expelled, permitted to return, and then expelled again.

Despite these upheavals, Ha-Kohen became a doctor and a merchant, a leader in the Jewish community – earning the respect of the Christian community, too. Toward the end of his life, he settled in a small mountain town beyond the city’s borders and turned to writing.

After a book on wars between Christianity and Islam, and another one on the history of the Jews, he began a new project. Ha-Kohen adapted “Historia General de las Indias,” an account of the Americas’ colonization by Spanish historian Francisco López de Gómara, reshaping the text for a Jewish audience.

A 1733 edition of ‘Divrei Ha-Yamim,’ Ha-Kohen’s book about wars between Christian and Muslim cultures.
John Carter Brown Library via Wikimedia Commons

Ha-Kohen’s work was the first Hebrew-language book about the Americas. The text was hundreds of pages long – and he copied his entire manuscript nine times by hand. He had never seen the Americas, but his own life of repeated uprooting may have led him to wonder whether Jews would one day seek refuge there.

Ha-Kohen wanted his readers to have access to the text’s geographical, botanical and anthropological information, but not to Spain’s triumphalist narrative. So he created an adapted, hybrid translation. The differences between versions reveal the complexities of being a European Jew in the age of exploration.

Ha-Kohen omitted references to the Americas as Spanish territory and criticized the conquistadors for their brutality toward Indigenous peoples. At times, he compared Native Americans with the ancient Israelites of the Bible, feeling a kinship with them as fellow victims of oppression. Yet at other moments he expressed estrangement and even revulsion at Indigenous customs and described their religious practices as “darkness.”

Translating these men’s writing is not just a matter of bringing a text from one language into another. It is also a deep reflection on the complex position of Jews and conversos in those years. Their unique vantage point offers a window into the intertwined histories of Europe, the Americas and the in-betweenness that marked the Jewish experience in the early modern world.

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

– ref. Jews were barred from Spain’s New World colonies − but that didn’t stop Jewish and converso writers from describing the Americas – https://theconversation.com/jews-were-barred-from-spains-new-world-colonies-but-that-didnt-stop-jewish-and-converso-writers-from-describing-the-americas-258278

MIL OSI Analysis –

June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Further update: Genta-Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses – Adverse events
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

News story

Further update: Genta-Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses – Adverse events

Actions following the identification of the cause of an increase of adverse event reports following the use of Genta-Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses.
As a result of the identification of elevated concentrations of histamine as the likely cause of adverse event reports relating to the use of Genta-Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses, as detailed within our initial notification on 18 December 2024 and update notification on 14 March 2025, it has been agreed that the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) will implement a maximum limit for histamine in the active substance used within the product.

Due to the critical nature of Genta-Equine to equine veterinary surgeons in the UK, a recall has not been initiated in the UK and the MAH will be allowed to release one or more new batches of finished product which have been shown to contain levels of histamine below the maximum permissible limit. These will be released via the national Specific Batch Control scheme.

We would like to remind veterinary professionals that Dechra (UK distributor) has advised that where there are concerns around using the affected batches of Genta-Equine, treatment with an alternative appropriate antibiotic should be considered. They have also advised that a refund can be received for any unopened bottles.  

We will continue working with the MAH to monitor reports and ensure appropriate actions are carried out as required.

Symptoms included in adverse event reports

Reports received include signs of abdominal pain/colic, pawing, restlessness/agitation, groaning, shaking/shivering/fasciculation, Flehmen response, lying down or attempting to lie down, staggering, increased sweating and increased respiratory rate.

Adverse event reports received may include reports where more than one product was used, the product was used off-label and/or where, on further evaluation, it is considered that there is no causal association between the product and event.

Reporting of adverse events

We strongly encourage anyone who is aware of an adverse event to report directly to the MAH. Please provide all relevant information, including the batch number.

Contact details for the MAH or their local representative can found be on the product leaflet or on the Product Information Database.

The reporting of adverse events is critical to our ongoing monitoring activities in order to protect animal health, public health, and the environment. Find out more about pharmacovigilance at VMD Connect – Adverse Events and Pharmacovigilance.

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Published 27 June 2025
MIL OSI United Kingdom –
June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI: Amid Market Volatility, Topnotch Crypto Launches Predictive Yield-Switching Contracts to Maximize Returns from Cloud Mining in 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

New York, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the cryptocurrency market facing a period of instability and investor uncertainty, Topnotch Crypto is proud to announce the launch of its new “Adaptive Yield” contracts. These innovative plans leverage proprietary Predictive Yield-Switching Technology to automatically shift between cloud mining and staking protocols, seeking to provide users with stable and optimized returns despite market fluctuations.

This initiative, powered entirely by geothermal and solar energy, offers a secure and intelligent strategy for both new and experienced participants in the digital asset space.

A Proactive Strategy for a Shifting Market

As digital asset valuations see-saw, passive earning strategies face new challenges. Topnotch Crypto’s Adaptive Yield contracts are engineered to address this volatility head-on. The system’s underlying AI analyzes dozens of data points—including network difficulty, transaction fees, and staking reward rates—to dynamically allocate customer funds to the most profitable activity at any given moment, whether it’s mining established coins or staking emerging tokens.

Highlights of the Adaptive Yield Contracts:

Predictive Yield-Switching: Proprietary AI technology automatically moves between the most profitable mining and staking opportunities to maximize Annual Percentage Yield (APY).
Diversified Portfolio: Contracts are not limited to a single cryptocurrency, offering exposure to a blended portfolio of digital assets to mitigate risk.
Eco-Friendly Operations: All operations are backed by 100% renewable energy sources, ensuring low operational costs and a minimal environmental footprint.
Flexible Tiers: A range of contract durations and investment levels are available to suit diverse financial goals and risk appetites.

Contract Details:

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⦁ Avalon Miner A1666 : Investment amount: $3,000, total profit: $3,000 + $756.

⦁ WhatsMiner M63 Hydro : Investment amount: $10,000, total profit: $10,000 + $4,650.

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⦁ Canaan Avalon Immersion Box : Investment amount: $100,000, total profit: $100,000 + $90,000.

Key strategies to achieve explosive returns:

Reinvestment of profits: Daily profits (e.g. $100,000 contract, $1,800 profit per day) can be invested in other levels of contracts to increase profits.

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Security, Transparency, and User Experience

Topnotch Crypto prioritizes the safety of user assets and the clarity of its operations. Key features include:

Institutional-Grade Security: Utilizes multi-signature cold storage wallets and is fortified by advanced DDoS protection and encryption standards.
Intuitive Dashboard: A clean, user-friendly interface allows for one-click contract activation, real-time monitoring of earnings, and transparent reporting on all automated switches between mining and staking.
Effortless Onboarding: Getting started is simple. No hardware or technical expertise is required. Users can register, deposit funds, and activate a contract in minutes.

How to Participate:

Visit the official Topnotch Crypto website or download the mobile application.
Complete the secure registration process.
Select an Adaptive Yield contract that aligns with your investment strategy.
Track your earnings and manage your portfolio through the user dashboard.

Final Thoughts

Topnotch Crypto’s launch of Adaptive Yield contracts represents a significant step forward in making passive crypto earning more resilient and intelligent. By combining predictive technology with a commitment to sustainability and security, the platform offers a robust solution for navigating the complexities of the current cryptocurrency market.

About Topnotch Crypto

Topnotch Crypto is a global leader in providing secure, efficient, and sustainable cryptocurrency earning solutions. By integrating cutting-edge AI with a 100% renewable energy infrastructure, Topnotch Crypto offers a transparent and powerful platform for users to maximize their digital asset returns through both cloud mining and staking.

More information:

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not intended as and does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. Cryptocurrency investment, including mining and staking, carries a high level of risk, and you could lose your entire investment. You should conduct your own due diligence and consult with a qualified professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

The MIL Network –

June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI: LivFresh 2025: How LivFresh Dental Gel Toothpaste Is Earning Clinical and Consumer Trust in Oral Health

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Los Gatos, CA, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the rapidly evolving world of oral care, LivFresh stands out as a breakthrough that merges clinically tested results with a refreshing user experience. From dental chairs to bathroom cabinets, LivFresh Dental Gel Toothpaste is quickly becoming a trusted name, earning confidence from healthcare professionals and everyday users alike. Backed by university-led studies and growing word-of-mouth traction, LivFresh is redefining the standards of plaque control and gum support in 2025.

The Science Behind LivFresh: What Makes This Dental Gel Different?

At the heart of LivFresh Dental Gel is a patented formulation developed by researchers at Livionex that disrupts plaque before it can bond to teeth and gums. Unlike conventional toothpaste, which relies on physical abrasives and foaming agents, LivFresh works at the molecular level—targeting the electrostatic attraction that causes plaque to stick. This scientific approach allows the gel to break down plaque-forming proteins without irritating gums or enamel.

What sets LivFresh apart is its clean formulation: no sodium lauryl sulfate, no triclosan, and no peroxide. Instead, the gel uses safe, non-toxic compounds that have been clinically shown to reduce plaque by over 250% compared to traditional toothpaste. These results aren’t marketing claims—they’re peer-reviewed and published in respected dental journals.

LivFresh is not only about prevention. It enhances overall oral hygiene by creating a surface on the teeth that is less likely to attract bacteria. This provides longer-lasting cleanliness and a smoother mouthfeel. In 2025, as consumers become more ingredient-conscious, LivFresh emerges as a standout in the category—where science leads and simplicity follows.

Dentist Approved: What Leading Oral Health Professionals Say About LivFresh

According to official website, Dental professionals are increasingly recommending LivFresh to patients concerned about plaque buildup, gum inflammation, and post-cleaning sensitivity. The appeal lies in its evidence-backed performance and its gentler, detergent-free formula. As oral health becomes more integrated into overall wellness, dentists are favoring products that support long-term gum health without harsh ingredients.

Dr. Andrea Peterson, DDS, a practicing periodontist in Seattle, remarks, “LivFresh is one of the few products I recommend daily. Its formulation shows real impact on oral biofilm and gingival inflammation. It’s more than a toothpaste—it’s a preventive tool.”

LivFresh’s rising credibility within clinical circles stems from the way it shifts the paradigm of oral care. It doesn’t just clean; it alters the environment in which bacteria thrive. That distinction is key for dental professionals treating patients with periodontal risk factors or sensitive oral conditions.

With more dental offices integrating LivFresh into their post-procedure care kits and hygienists noticing improved check-up results among regular users, this gel has firmly positioned itself as more than a trend—it’s a clinical ally. For practitioners focused on proactive care, LivFresh offers a research-driven alternative to traditional products.

Visit Official Website To get More Information

Consumer Trust Grows: Why LivFresh Toothpaste Is Gaining Loyal Users Nationwide

LivFresh isn’t just winning over dentists—it’s gaining momentum with everyday users who demand more from their oral care. The feedback from consumers has been overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting fresher breath, smoother teeth, and visibly reduced plaque in just weeks of use.

Online forums like Reddit and dedicated oral health groups have helped spread the word organically. On platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, users are sharing before-and-after videos showcasing visibly cleaner teeth and improved gum health. One frequent sentiment: “It feels like I just left the dentist—every time I brush.”

LivFresh is especially popular among those with sensitive mouths, braces, or a history of gingivitis. Many users express relief that the gel doesn’t burn, foam aggressively, or contain irritating ingredients. Its gentle nature combined with clinical strength results has earned the brand a reputation for trustworthiness.

Repeat buyers now form the foundation of LivFresh’s growth, with subscription orders steadily increasing through the brand’s official site. In an age where consumer loyalty is earned, not assumed, LivFresh stands out by delivering a better brushing experience with verifiable benefits.

Clinical Trials and Safety Profile

LivFresh’s scientific credibility stems from its rigorous clinical validation. In multiple randomized controlled trials conducted by major dental schools, LivFresh Dental Gel demonstrated up to 2.5x greater plaque reduction compared to conventional fluoride toothpaste. These results were measured through precise plaque scoring systems used in periodontal studies.

Importantly, these studies also showed a marked reduction in gingival bleeding and inflammation, two major indicators of gum disease. Participants noted both subjective improvements—such as smoother teeth and less sensitivity—and measurable changes validated by dental professionals.

Safety has also been a core focus. LivFresh contains no artificial colors, sulfates, preservatives, or harsh foaming agents. Its active ingredients are considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The gel is also pH balanced to maintain the oral microbiome and reduce enamel erosion risk.

LivFresh’s formulation has passed toxicological assessments and dermatological tests, making it suitable for daily use, even among individuals with sensitive gums or a history of periodontal treatment. In a crowded marketplace where many products lean heavily on marketing, LivFresh’s clinical pedigree makes it a rare standout—delivering both performance and peace of mind.

How LivFresh Dental Gel Works

According to official website, The power of LivFresh Dental Gel lies in its ability to disrupt plaque at its earliest stage. Most toothpaste cleans reactively—scrubbing off existing buildup. LivFresh, on the other hand, prevents plaque from adhering to the teeth in the first place. It does this by neutralizing the electrostatic forces that allow proteins and bacteria to stick to enamel surfaces.

This mechanism targets the formation of oral biofilm, a key contributor to gingivitis and tooth decay. By halting this process before it starts, LivFresh reduces the bacteria load in the mouth while maintaining a healthy oral pH. The result is a cleaner mouth that stays fresh longer after each brushing session.

Unlike traditional pastes, LivFresh has a smooth gel consistency that coats the teeth more effectively, delivering consistent coverage and longer-lasting protection. It doesn’t foam unnecessarily, making it ideal for users with braces or implants.

The brushing experience is noticeably different—more like a protective treatment than a quick rinse. And that’s the point: LivFresh is designed not just to clean teeth, but to create a cleaner oral environment altogether. It’s preventive science in a tube.

LivFresh in the Media

As LivFresh gains popularity, its presence across media channels continues to grow. From dental trade journals to mainstream outlets, LivFresh is being recognized for its scientific integrity and consumer-driven design. The brand has been featured in publications such as Dentistry Today, Oral Health & Prevention, and Modern Wellness Review, often spotlighted for its innovation in plaque control.

Television segments and online health programs have also featured LivFresh, focusing on its appeal to users with gum sensitivity or post-procedure dental care. Influencers in the dental health space on TikTok and YouTube have praised the product, comparing it to professional cleanings—and showing real-time results.

The brand has also made appearances in medical blogs, where it’s described as “one of the few oral care products that bridges the gap between clinical research and everyday use.” LivFresh’s scientific studies have been cited by professionals and discussed at dental symposia.

Its rapid media traction is not the result of a massive advertising push—but rather, a ripple effect from scientific credibility and real user outcomes. In 2025, LivFresh is no longer a niche product—it’s a media-recognized player in the future of oral care.

Visit Official Website To get More Information

Daily Use, Simple Routine

One of LivFresh’s biggest strengths lies in its simplicity. There’s no learning curve, no complicated dosing, and no prep time. Users simply brush twice daily with the gel—just as they would with any toothpaste. Yet the results are far beyond what traditional options offer.

The smooth texture spreads easily across the enamel, reaching difficult areas without the foaming overload. It’s particularly useful for people with dental appliances, gum sensitivity, or those recovering from deep cleanings or procedures.

The fresh, minty taste is clean without being overpowering, making it ideal for users of all ages. There’s no need for added rinses, special mouthwashes, or accompanying treatments. LivFresh integrates seamlessly into existing habits—whether you’re brushing in the morning rush or winding down at night.

Users report a lasting clean feeling that extends hours past brushing. For people accustomed to brushing after every meal or coffee, LivFresh provides lasting freshness and less buildup throughout the day. In short, it delivers professional-grade results with everyday convenience. That’s a combination most oral care brands simply don’t offer.

Eco-Conscious Innovation

In a market increasingly driven by sustainability, LivFresh Dental Gel stands out not only for its science but also for its commitment to environmentally responsible practices. The brand has minimized the use of unnecessary packaging, opting for recyclable materials and reduced plastic where possible.

The formula itself is free from harsh detergents, parabens, triclosan, and microbeads—ingredients commonly found in mainstream toothpaste that can harm aquatic ecosystems. LivFresh is also 100% cruelty-free, never tested on animals, and free from any animal-derived ingredients.

In 2025, eco-conscious consumers are no longer satisfied with effectiveness alone. They want brands that align with their values. LivFresh has responded by building sustainability into its product and operations without compromising on clinical outcomes.

From its low-impact manufacturing process to shipping practices aimed at reducing emissions, LivFresh is contributing to a cleaner mouth and a cleaner planet. For consumers balancing health with environmental responsibility, this dental gel offers both. It’s a step forward in oral care—without stepping backward on sustainability.

Where to Buy LivFresh in 2025

To ensure authenticity and optimal results, LivFresh recommends purchasing directly from its official website. This not only guarantees product integrity but also provides access to the brand’s subscription savings, trial kits, and periodic clinical updates. In 2025, online demand continues to rise, and LivFresh has scaled its logistics to offer fast, secure delivery across the U.S.

While select dental offices may carry LivFresh, the company warns against purchasing from unauthorized third-party sellers on platforms like eBay or unofficial Amazon listings. Counterfeit and expired products can undermine the gel’s performance and safety profile.

First-time buyers can often take advantage of bundled offers or risk-free guarantees on the official site, making it easy to try the product without commitment. LivFresh also offers customer support channels for brushing tips, subscription adjustments, and reordering reminders.

In a category prone to overpromising and underdelivering, LivFresh prioritizes transparency, education, and safety from purchase to brushing. For those looking to experience clinically validated oral care from a trusted source, direct access remains the best and most reliable option.

Closing Summary: Is LivFresh Worth Watching?

As 2025 unfolds, LivFresh is proving that oral care can be both clinically advanced and consumer-friendly. With endorsements from dental professionals, strong results from published studies, and a growing fanbase of loyal users, LivFresh Dental Gel Toothpaste is no longer just an alternative—it’s a frontrunner.

Its science-first formulation challenges the assumptions of what a toothpaste should do. By preventing plaque before it sticks and reducing inflammation without harsh ingredients, LivFresh brings real innovation to a space long dominated by outdated formulas.

Consumers value its safety. Dentists value its efficacy. And the media is taking notice.

For those seeking a smarter way to care for their teeth—without sacrificing simplicity or sustainability—LivFresh is more than just a dental gel. It’s a sign of where oral health is headed. And yes, it’s absolutely worth watching.

For more information, educational content, and direct purchasing, visit the official LivFresh website.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: CORRECTION: New Study Shows the Coca-Cola System has an Economic Impact of $10.4 Billion Across its Value Chain in Africa, Supporting More Than 1 Million Jobs
- Across 54 African markets, The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottlers, collectively known as the Coca-Cola system, contributed $10.4 billion in economic activity across its value chain in 2024.
- The Coca-Cola system and its value chain supported more than 1 million jobs in retail, agriculture, manufacturing, transport and services in Africa.
- The Coca-Cola system purchased $4.3 billion from suppliers in Africa in 2024, representing 83% of the system’s total procurement on the continent.
The Coca-Cola Company (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) announced the results of a comprehensive, Africa-wide socio-economic impact study during the 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola.

The study shows that the Coca-Cola system, made up of The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottlers, working with a wide network of suppliers, manufacturers, service providers and customers, contributed $10.4 billion in value-added economic activity across its value chain in Africa in 2024.

The Coca-Cola system supported more than 1 million jobs across its value chain on the continent in sectors like retail, agriculture, manufacturing, transport and services. This included 36,800 direct Coca-Cola system jobs, plus 987,000 indirect jobs that are supported across the value chain, meaning the system collectively supported 27 additional jobs for every job it directly creates.

The study, conducted by global consultancy Steward Redqueen, shows that the system invested $4.3 billion in the African economy in 2024 through the purchase of goods and services from local suppliers, representing 83% of its total procurement.

“Our long-standing presence in Africa, working with locally owned bottlers and suppliers, allows us to drive more sustainable growth and contribute to the continent’s development,” said Luisa Ortega, president of the Africa operating unit of The Coca-Cola Company. “Our unique operating model allows us to make a lasting impact in local communities.”

The company’s portfolio in Africa includes a wide range of brands in several beverage categories. Ingredients and packaging used by the Coca-Cola system in Africa are mostly locally sourced, supplied, produced, manufactured and distributed.

“The Coca-Cola Company’s commitment to Africa remains steadfast,” Ortega said. “The Coca-Cola system has announced investments of nearly $1.2 billion on the continent over the next five years, and we are hopeful that stable and predictable policy environments will enable more investments in the months and years ahead. Additionally, the Coca-Cola system will invest nearly $25 million by 2030 to help address critical water-related challenges in local communities in 20 African markets.”

This study highlights the Coca-Cola system’s role in Africa’s long-term growth and driving more sustainable development across the continent. The approach adopted by Steward Redqueen integrates client-provided operational data with trusted third-party economic sources and industry benchmarks. More than just measuring direct contributions, the analysis uncovers economic interlinkages, showing how the Coca-Cola system drives production, generates income, and supports employment across a spectrum of industries and geographies.

Teodora Nenova Managing Partner at Steward Redqueen added: “Our impact assessment reveals the wide-reaching economic footprint of the Coca-Cola system across Africa. The findings highlight the scale of the Coca-Cola system’s local presence and its ongoing contribution to economic opportunity and livelihoods across the continent.”

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The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.Coca-ColaCompany.com.

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June 28, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: A History of Self-Representation and How H.H. Holmes Represented Himself in His Criminal Trial

Source: US Global Legal Monitor

The following is a guest post by Emily Tejada, a former intern with the Digital Resources Division of the Law Library of Congress. She is a recent graduate from Southern New Hampshire University.

One interesting aspect of the United States’ judicial law is defendants’ right to represent themselves in court. Many may ask, “Why would someone choose to represent themselves in court?” This mainly concerns defendants wanting to manage their own court proceedings as they see fit and the belief that exercising the right to self-represent offers them the best chance of achieving their goals. Self-representation in court proceedings is a constitutional right continuously protected under the United States’ judicial law. The right to represent oneself in court has resulted in a plethora of criminal cases in which defendants chose to waive the right to an attorney and conduct their own defense. One fascinating self-representation case pertains to America’s first serial killer, H.H. Holmes. Following Holmes’ court case, three major cases solidified the legal precedent for a defendant’s right to represent themself in a criminal case and the regulations that dictate these types of court proceedings.

Self-Representation is also known as proceeding pro se, which is Latin for “for oneself, on one’s own behalf.” This term refers to a defendant’s right to advocate on their own behalf before a court by waiving their right to attorney representation. This judicial right has been strongly protected since the United States’ founding under the Judiciary Act of 1789, which established the national judicial court system and was signed into law by President George Washington himself. Section 35 of the Judiciary Act, which can be found in Statutes at Large Volume One, set forth into law the right for parties to manage their own court cases. Section 35 states “[a]nd be it further enacted, that in all the courts of the United States, the parties may plead and manage their own causes personally or by the assistance of such counsel or attorneys at law as by the rules of the said courts respectively shall be permitted to manage and causes therewithin. …”

U.S. Statutes at Large, Volume 1 (1789-1799), 1st through 5th Congress. Law Library of Congress. https://lccn.loc.gov/mm80001287.

The right of defendants to represent themselves in court is further protected under the Sixth Amendment, as it guarantees the rights of defendants, which include the right to a lawyer. Under this amendment, there is a basis that a defendant may acquire counsel representation by their own choice. The Judiciary Act of 1789 and the Sixth Amendment protect a defendant’s right to represent themselves in court.

One fascinating case of self-representation in criminal court deals with America’s first serial killer, H.H. Holmes. H.H. Holmes was born in 1861 as Herman Webster Mudgett in New Hampshire. Holmes developed a gruesome fascination with death – this included stealing corpses from graves and morgues during his college years at the University of Michigan, where Holmes would either sell these corpses to medical schools or burn and disfigure them to commit insurance fraud. Holmes would take out life insurance policies on these bodies before staging accidents to collect the money. He moved to Chicago in 1884 under the alias Dr. Henry H. Holmes, where he constructed a three-story hotel that would later become known as the “Murder Castle.” Holmes insisted that his guests, employees, and romantic partners were required to have life insurance policies and to list him as the beneficiary. He took advantage of the 1893 Chicago World Fair to target and lure guests to his hotel, many of whom disappeared. Once the fair ended, he and his accomplice, Benjamin Pitezel, traveled the United States, where a trail of homicides and disappearances followed Holmes, including the murder of Pitzel.

The Ogden Standard. [volume] July 4, 1914. Library of Congress Chronicling America. https://lccn.loc.gov/sn85058396.

Holmes was arrested in Boston in 1894 as he was suspected of committing fraud. However, through a thorough investigation, the police soon connected Holmes to the murder of Benjamin Pitzel and his three children. Holmes eventually confessed to murdering 28 people; however, it is believed he could be responsible for up to 200 murders. Holmes was only formally charged with the murder of Benjamin Pitezel, and he requested to represent himself in court. Holmes’s choice to represent himself was quite unprecedented since no accused murderer had ever done so. Holmes refused to accept the services of attorneys Everett A. Schofield and Joseph R. Fahy, who were appointed to his case by the court of Philadelphia. According to court records, Holmes was nasty to the prosecutor, asked for scientific analysis on all evidence, claimed Benjamin Pitzel had committed suicide, and often deflected questions. He made a grave error when he requested a lunch break after a detailed and grotesque description of Pitzel’s corpse, and he continuously failed to support his claims of innocence. He eventually requested the assistance of his defense attorneys but was ultimately convicted of Pitzel’s murder and was subsequently hanged for his crimes on May 7, 1896. H.H. Holmes represents America’s first recorded serial killer and the first murderer to utilize his constitutional right to represent himself.

The Evening Times. [volume] Oct. 28, 1895. Library of Congress Chronicling America. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84024441/1895-10-28/ed-1/seq-1/

The three major court cases that have set Constitutional standards for self-representation are Faretta v. California (1975), McKaskle v. Wiggins (1982 – 1984), and Indiana v. Edwards (2008). Anthony Faretta was charged with grand theft and requested to represent himself in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Faretta stated that he was literate, had previously represented himself in criminal court, and did not wish to accept a public defender. While the presiding judge originally accepted his request, he soon determined Faretta was unable to adequately represent himself after questioning him on California state law and appointed a public defender. While the California court of appeals affirmed the judge’s ruling, stating that Faretta had no constitutional right to represent himself, the Supreme Court held that under the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments, defendants in state criminal trials have a constitutional right to represent themselves when they “voluntarily and intellectually” elect to do so and that the California State courts denied Faretta that right. This 1975 decision set forth that the Sixth Amendment implies a constitutional right to represent oneself in the United States’ courts, and pro se proceedings are based on this decision.

In the case of McKaskle v. Wiggins, Carl Edwin Wiggins was charged with robbing a Piggly Wiggly in San Antonio, Texas, and chose to waive his right to counsel. The court, however, chose to appoint Wiggins a standby counsel to assist him in understanding the basic rules of the courtroom. Wiggins frequently contested the role of his standby counsel and, after his conviction, argued for a new trial because his standby counsel interfered with his defense and deprived him of his constitutional right to represent himself, which was guaranteed under Faretta v. California. While the court of appeals held that Wiggins’ sixth amendment right to represent himself was violated by unsolicited participation of the standby counsel, the Supreme Court held that Wiggins’ constitutional right was not violated due to his ability to conduct his own defense as he saw fit and that the unsolicited intervention of the standby counsel was within reasonable limits. This case set the basic foundation for standby counsel to be allowed to participate in self-representation cases.

In Indiana v. Edwards, Ahmad Edwards was charged with attempted murder after shooting an FBI agent, a security guard, and a bystander after stealing a pair of shoes. Edwards’s mental competency to stand trial was called into question, but after five years of psychiatric evaluation, he was deemed competent enough to stand trial. Edwards requested to represent himself in court; however, his medical records stated that he suffered from schizophrenia, and his requests were systematically denied. The

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