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This episode was recorded at the 2025 Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.  Austin begins with an overview of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Their membership consists of all government officials in the US and other countries who are charged by law to regulate animal feed, including pet food, in their jurisdictions. Canada, Costa Rica, and the US all participate in AAFCO. In the US, animal feed regulation is an integrated food safety system with a partnership between state and federal regulators as well as FDA. AAFCO's ultimate goal is to harmonize animal feed regulation across all states and provide a level playing field for the industry. (8:14)He goes on to explain that AAFCO and FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine had a long-standing MOU in place that outlined an ingredient approval pathway that ended on October 1, 2024. FDA chose not to renew that MOU to focus on improving their other regulatory pathways, the Food Additive Petition Process and the Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) Notice Program. The FDA also has a new Animal Food Ingredient Consultation Process for ingredient approval. AAFCO has partnered with Kansas State University's Olathe Innovation Campus to scientifically review new ingredients, then bring them back through the AAFCO process to get formal approval. Ingredient companies can choose one of these four pathways for new ingredient approval. (10:05) Dr. Starkey notes that the process a company chooses will depend on the ingredient. If it's similar to ingredients proven safe on the market already, the KSU-AAFCO system would be a good route. If it's something a little more sophisticated or a new chemical, that may be more appropriate for a food additive petition, where toxicology studies would be conducted. (12:49)The panel discusses how scrutiny of GRAS rules might impact the pet food industry. Dr. Larson explains the scientific rigor involved in evaluating new ingredients. Dr. Starkey notes that there are different levels of GRAS, one of which is self-affirmed, which might be the one under the most scrutiny at this point. The panel agrees that transparency is critical for consumer confidence and ensuring health and safety of pets. (15:47)Austin talks about some of the ripple effects of the federal reduction in force in the regulatory arena. He and Dr. Larson talk about how the AAFCO-K-State partnership came to be, how K-State is ramping up to manage this project, and future plans for the partnership. (19:52)Dr. Starkey underlines the importance of timely ingredient approvals and how the new AAFCO-K-State partnership allows for companies to be more competitive due to the speed of approvals. Austin notes that an ideal submission with no follow-up questions or back-and-forth would have taken about 18 months to get approval under the old MOU between AAFCO and FDA, and a very small percentage of applications would be considered ideal. With the new AAFCO-K-State process, an expert panel reviews the submission in 60-90 days and the entire approval process is cut roughly in half, to about nine months. (25:55)Scott and the panel discuss how approval pathways differ for ingredient approval based on the claim being made. For example, is it a nutrient or is there some sort of pharmaceutical claim? (28:36)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (37:19)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Caribbean nations continue to make significant strides in various sectors, from financial regulations to healthcare, sports, and cybersecurity, as highlighted in the latest episode of the Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. European Parliament formally removes Jamaica, Barbados from EU high-risk Bermuda and Grenada preparing to sign healthcare cooperation MOU for resource sharingDominican Republic maintains measles-free status with 90%+ vaccination ratesCricket West Indies plans to establish regional governing body for AmericasAntigua and Barbuda launching National Computer Emergency Response Team in SeptemberLegendary calypsonian Mighty Sparrow celebrates 90th birthdayListen online at www.pulseofthecaribbean.com or your favorite streaming platform.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribean.com. If you have an interest in sponsoring our podcast, email us at  biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

The Dominican Republic, CARICOM nations, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda have all demonstrated remarkable progress in various sectors, setting new benchmarks for regional cooperation and economic growth as highlighted in this episode of Pulse of the Caribbean News Roundup. Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader donates entire annual salary to 18 social and community organizationsJamaica signs MOU with CARICOM and African Export-Import BankBarbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent to implement Free Movement of Nationals starting October 1, 2025Guyana's gold production increases ahead of 2024 figuresAntigua and Barbuda to host 15th annual Hamptons Challenge Regatta in New York in AugustListen online at www.pulseofthecaribbean.com or your favorite streaming platform.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribean.com. If you have an interest in sponsoring our podcast, email us at  biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com 

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Kejaksaan Agung (Kejagung) bakal punya kewenangan menyadap nomor telepon Telkomsel, Indosat, dan XL. Pekan lalu, Jaksa Agung Muda Intelijen (Jamintel) Reda Manthovani sudah menandatangani nota kesepahaman (MoU) dengan empat operator layanan telekomunikasi, yakni PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel), PT Indosat, dan PT Xl Smart Telecom Sejahtera.Kejaksaan nanti bisa mengakses data dan informasi pengguna nomor ponsel tersebut untuk kepentingan penegakan hukum. Langkah ini dinilai problematis karena berisiko disalahgunakan. Koalisi masyarakat sipil menyoroti potensi ancaman terhadap perlindungan hak atas privasi warga negara.Apa saja yang harus diketahui masyarakat tentang kebijakan ini? Sejauh apa wewenang Kejaksaan dalam penyadapan? Siapa yang bakal mengawasi? Bagaimana dengan kewenangan penyadapan di aparat penegak hukum lain, seperti KPK?Pertanyaan-pertanyaan tersebut akan dibahas di Ruang Publik KBR, bersama Pujiyono Suwadi, Ketua Komisi Kejaksaan (Komjak) dan Nenden Sekar Arum, Direktur Eksekutif Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet)

Skoleferie har begynt, det er Pride og sommer i luften og Paris Air Show er over. Vi har flere nyheter fra årets Paris-messe, SAS annonserer ny langdistanserute, Transavia pusser opp og vi har både et rart helikopter og en norsk flykapring. Velkommen ombord på flight 347! Boeing BV-347Kapringsflight 347: SAS SK347 Bardufoss-Bodø-OsloAKTUELT:Ethiopian bestiller to amfibiske Twin OtterVietJet med MoU på ytterligere 150 A321neodeHavilland vurderer å gjenoppta Dash 8-produksjonenNorsk Luftambulanse bestiller flere helikoptre Norwegian bestiller ekstra LEAP-1A motorerSAS skal fly til MumbaiTransavia pusser opp designet

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited Turkey late last week for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the first formal meeting of its kind and a move Yerevan described as a "historic" step. Despite previous efforts - and a slew of concessions by Pashinyan to both Azerbaijan and Turkey over the past years - there has been little tangible progress in normalizing relations. Dr. Laurence Broers, an associate fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at Chatham House and an expert on the South Caucasus region, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this normalization effort.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Armenia's Pashinyan, Turkey's Erdogan to hold 'historic' talks amid Iran-Israel warArmenian PM Pashinyan meets Erdogan in Turkey on 'historic' visitArmenian prime minister discusses reconciliation with Erdogan in landmark Turkey visitPM touts defense spending at NATO summitLibya, Turkey sign MoU on offshore areas, Athens reiterates rejection

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Tonight Producer Swati Rayasam showcases a community panel of how discriminatory exclusion policies during times of heightened fears of national security and safety have threatened our communities in the past, and how the activities of the current administration threaten our core constitutional rights, raising the specter of politicization and polarization of citizenship, immigration visas, naturalization rights, and the right to free speech.   Deport. Exclude. Revoke. Imprison – “Wong Kim Ark is for All of Us” SHOW TRANSCRIPT Swati Rayasam: You are tuned in to APEX Express on KPFA. My name is Swati Rayasam and I'm back as your special producer for this episode. Tonight we have an incredible community panel titled Deport. Exclude. Revoke. Imprison. This panel explores the history of how discriminatory exclusion policies during times of heightened fears of national security and [00:01:00] safety have threatened our communities in the past, and how the activities of the current administration threaten our core constitutional rights, raising the specter of politicization and polarization of citizenship, immigration visas, naturalization rights, and the right to free speech. I'll pass it on to UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies Professor Mike Chang to kick us off. Mike and Harvey: We're starting on Berkeley time, right on time at three 10, and I want to introduce Harvey Dong. Harvey Dong: Okay. The sponsors for today's event include, AADS- Asian American and Diaspora studies program, uc, Berkeley, Asian American Research Center, the Center for Race and Gender Department of Ethnic Studies- all part of uc, Berkeley. Off campus, we have the following community groups. Chinese for Affirmative Action, Asian Law Caucus, [00:02:00] Asian Prisoners Support Committee, and East Wind Books. Okay, so that's, quite a few in terms of coalition people coming together. My name is Harvey Dong and I'm also a lecturer in the AADS program and part of the ethnic studies department. I can say that I exist here as the result of birthright citizenship won by Ancestor Wong Kim Ark in 1898. Otherwise, I would not be here. We want to welcome everyone here today, for this important panel discussion titled: Deport, Exclude, Revoke, Imprison – Immigration and citizenship rights during crisis. Yes, we are in a deep crisis today. The Chinese characters for crisis is way G in Mandarin or way gay in [00:03:00] Cantonese, which means danger and opportunity. We are in a moment of danger and at the same time in a moment of opportunity. Our communities are under attack from undocumented, documented, and those with citizenship. We see urgency in coming together. In 1898, the US Supreme Court case, US versus Wong Kim Ark held that under the 14th Amendment birthright, citizenship applies to all people born in the United States. Regardless of their race or their parents' national origin or immigration status. On May 15th this year, the Supreme Court will hear a President Donald Trump's request to implement an executive order that will end birthright citizenship already before May 15th, [00:04:00] deportations of US citizen children are taking place. Recently, three US citizen children, one 2-year-old with cancer have been deported with their undocumented parents. The numbers of US citizen children are much higher being deported because it's less covered in the press. Unconstitutional. Yes, definitely. And it's taking place now. Also today, more than 2.7 million southeast Asian Americans live in the US but at least 16,000 community members have received final orders of deportation, placing their lives and families in limbo. This presents a mental health challenge and extreme economic hardship for individuals and families who do not know whether their next day in the US will be their last. Wong Kim Ark's [00:05:00] struggle and the lessons of Wong Kim Ark, continue today. His resistance provides us with a grounding for our resistance. So they say deport, exclude, revoke, imprison. We say cease and desist. You can say that every day it just seems like the system's gone amuk. There's constant attacks on people of color, on immigrants and so forth. And our only solution, or the most important solution is to resist, legally resist, but also to protest, to demand cease and desist. Today brings together campus and community people. We want you all to be informed because if you're uninformed , you can't do anything. Okay? You have to know where things are at. It's nothing new. What they're trying to do, in 1882, [00:06:00] during times of economic crisis, they scapegoated Asian Americans. Today there's economic, political crisis. And the scapegoating continues. They're not doing anything new. You know, it's old stuff, but we have to realize that, and we have to look at the past in terms of what was done to fight it and also build new solidarities today. Wong Kim Ark did not take his situation sitting down. He went through, lots of obstacles. He spent three months in Angel Island he was arrested after he won his case because he was constantly being harassed wherever he went. His kids when they came over were also, spotted as being Wong Kim Ark's, children, and they too had to spend months at Angel Island. So Wong Kim Ark did not take his situation sitting down. We need to learn from him today. Our [00:07:00] next, special guest is Mr. Norman Wong, a good friend of mine. He was active here in the third world Liberation Front strike that led to ethnic studies. He did a lots of work for the development of Asian American studies and we've been out in touch for about, what, 40 years? So I'm really happy that he's able to come back to Berkeley and to talk about yourself, if you wish, maybe during the Q and a, but to talk about , the significance of your great-grandfather's case. Okay, so Norman Wong, let's give him a hand. Norman Wong: Hello, my name's Norman Wong. I'm the great grandson, Wong Kim Ark. Wong Kim Ark was [00:08:00] born in the USA, like my great-grandfather. I, too was born American in the same city, San Francisco, more than 75 years after him. We are both Americans, but unlike him, my citizenship has never been challenged. His willingness to stand up and fight made the difference for his struggles, my humble thanks. Wong Kim Ark however, was challenged more than once. In late 1889 as an American, he traveled to China in July, 1890. He returned to his birth city. He had his papers and had no problems with reentry. In 1895, after a similar trip, he was stopped from disembarking and was placed into custody for five months aboard ship in port. [00:09:00] Citizenship denied, the reason the Chinese exclusion Act 1882. He had to win this case in district court, provide $250 bail and then win again in the United States Supreme Court, March 28th, 1898. Only from these efforts, he was able to claim his citizenship granted by birthright from the 14th Amendment and gain his freedom. That would not be the last challenge to his being American. My mother suffered similar treatment. She like my great-grandfather, was born in America. In 1942, she was forced with her family and thousands of other Japanese Americans to relocation camps an experience unspoken by her family. [00:10:00] I first learned about Japanese American internment from history books. Executive order 9066 was the command. No due process, citizenship's rights stripped. She was not American enough. Now we have executive order 14160. It is an attack on birthright citizenship. We cannot let this happen. We must stand together. We are a nation of immigrants. What kind of nation are we to be with stateless children? Born to no country. To this, I say no. We as Americans need to embrace each other and [00:11:00] cherish each new life. Born in the USA. Thank you. Harvey Dong: Thank you, Norman. And Annie Lee, will moderate, the following panel, involving campus and community representatives who will be sharing their knowledge and experience. Annie Lee, Esquire is an attorney. She's also the, managing director of policy for Chinese Affirmative Action, and she's also, heavily involved in the birthright citizenship issue. Annie Lee: Thank you so much Harvey for that very warm welcome and thank you again to Norman for your remarks. I think it's incredible that you're speaking up at this moment, to preserve your ancestors' legacy because it impacts not just you and him, but all of us [00:12:00] here. So thank you. As Harvey said, my name is Annie Lee and I have this honor of working with this amazing panel of esteemed guest we have today. So I will ask each of them to introduce themselves. And I will start, because I would love to hear your name, pronouns. Title and organization as well as your personal or professional relationship with the US Immigration System. So my name's Annie. I use she her pronouns. I'm the managing Director of policy at Chinese for Affirmative Action, which is a non-profit based in San Francisco Chinatown. We provide direct services to the monolingual working class Chinese community, and also advocate for policies to benefit all Asian Americans. My relationship with the immigration system is I am the child of two Chinese immigrants who did not speak English. And so I just remember lots of time spent on the phone when I was a kid with INS, and then it became U-S-C-I-S just trying to ask them what happened to [00:13:00] a family member's application for naturalization, for visas so I was the interpreter for them growing up and even today. I will pass it to Letty. Leti Volpp: Hi everybody. Thank you so much, Annie. Thank you Harvey. Thank you, Norman. That was profoundly moving to hear your remarks and I love the way that you framed our conversation, Harvey. I'm Leti Volpp. I am the Robert d and Leslie k Raven, professor of Law and Access to Justice at the Berkeley Law, school. I'm also the director of the campus wide , center for Race and Gender, which is a legacy of the Third World Liberation Front, and the 1999, student movement, that led to the creation of the center. I work on immigration law and citizenship theory, and I am the daughter, second of four, children of my mother who was an immigrant from China, and my father who was an immigrant [00:14:00] from Germany. So I'll pass it. Thank you. Ke Lam: Thank you. Thank you all for being here. Thank you, Norman. So my name's Key. I go by he, him pronouns or Nghiep “Ke” Lam, is my full name. I work for an organization called Asian Prison Support Committee. It's been around for like over two decades now, and it started behind three guys advocating for ethics study, Asian and Pacific Islander history. And then it was starting in San Quent State Prison. All three of them pushed for ethics study, hard and the result is they all was put into solitary confinement. And many years later, after all three got out, was Eddie Zang, Mike Romero and Mike no. And when they got out, Eddie came back and we pushed for ethics study again, and we actually got it started in 2013. And it's been going on to today. Then the programs is called Roots, restoring our Original True Self. So reconnecting with who we are. And one of Eddie's main, mottos that really stuck with me. He said, we need to all connect to our chi, right? And I'm like, okay, I understand what chi is, and he said no. He [00:15:00] said, you need to connect to your culture, your history, which result to equal your identity, who you are as a person. So, the more we study about our history and our culture, like, birthright citizen, it empower us to know, who we are today. Right? And also part of that is to how do we take down the veil of shame in our community, the veil of trauma that's impacting our community as well. We don't talk about issue that impact us like immigration. So I'm a 1.5 generation. So I was born in Vietnam from Chinese family that migrant from China to Vietnam started business after the fall of Vietnam War. We all got kicked out but more than that, I am directly impacted because I am a stranded deportee, somebody that got their, legal status taken away because of criminal conviction. And as of any moment now, I could actually be taken away. So I live in that, right at that threshold of like uncertainty right now. And the people I work with, which are hundreds of people, are fixing that same uncertainty.[00:16:00] Annie Lee: Thank you, Ke. I'm gonna pass it to our panelists who are joining us virtually, including Bun. Can you start and then we'll pass it to Chris after. Bun: Hey everybody, thank you for having me. My name is Bun. I'm the co-director of Asian Prison Support Committee. I'm also, 1.5 generation former incarcerated and under, direct impact of immigration. Christopher Lapinig: Hi everyone. My name is Christopher Lapinig, my pronouns are he, him and Sha. I am a senior staff attorney on the Democracy and National Initiatives Team at Asian Law Caucus, which you may know is the country's first and oldest legal aid in civil rights organization, dedicated to serving, low income immigrant and underserved AAPI communities. In terms of my connection to the immigration system, I am, I also am a beneficiary of a birthright citizenship, and my parents are both immigrants from the Philippines. I was born in New York City. My [00:17:00] extended family spans both in the US and the Philippines. After graduating law school and clerking, my fellowship project was focused on providing litigation and immigration services to, survivors of labor trafficking in the Filipino community. While working at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles, I also was engaged in, class action litigation, challenging the first Trump administration's practices, detaining immigrants in the Vietnamese and Cambodian communities. Annie Lee: Thank you, Chris. Thank you Bun. Let's start off by talking about birthright citizenship since it's a big topic these days. On the very, very first day of Trump's administration, he issued a flurry of executive orders, including one that would alter birthright citizenship. But I wanna take us back to the beginning because why do we have this right? It is a very broad right? If you were born in the United States, you are an American citizen. Where does that come from? So I wanna pose the first question to Letty to talk about the [00:18:00] origins of birthright citizenship., Leti Volpp: Very happy to. So what's being fought about is a particular clause in the Constitution and the 14th Amendment, which says, all persons born are naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. Okay, so that's the text. There's been a very long understanding of what this text means, which says that regardless of the immigration status of one's parents, all children born here are entitled to birthright citizenship with three narrow exceptions, which I will explain. So the Trump administration executive order, wants to exclude from birthright citizenship, the children of undocumented immigrants, and the children of people who are here on lawful temporary visas. So for example, somebody here on an [00:19:00] F1 student visa, somebody on a H one B worker visa, somebody here is a tourist, right? And basically they're saying we've been getting this clause wrong for over a hundred years. And I will explain to you why I think they're making this very dubious argument. Essentially when you think about where the 14th amendment came from, in the United States, in the Antebellum era, about 20% of people were enslaved and there were lots of debates about citizenship. Who should be a citizen? Who could be a citizen? And in 1857, the Supreme Court issued a decision in a case called Dread Scott, where they said that no person who was black, whether free or enslaved, could ever be a citizen. The Civil War gets fought, they end slavery. And then the question arose, well, what does this mean for citizenship? Who's a citizen of the United States? And in 1866, Congress [00:20:00] enacts a law called the Civil Rights Act, which basically gave rights to people that were previously denied and said that everybody born in the United States is a birthright citizen. This gets repeated in the 14th Amendment with the very important interpretation of this clause in Norman's great-grandfather's case, the case of Wong Kim Ark. So this came before the Supreme Court in 1898. If you think about the timing of this, the federal government had basically abandoned the reconstruction project, which was the project of trying to newly enfranchised, African Americans in the United States. The Supreme Court had just issued the decision, Plessy versus Ferguson, which basically legitimated the idea that, we can have separate, but equal, as a doctrine of rights. So it was a nation that was newly hostile to the goals of the Reconstruction Congress, and so they had this case come before them, whereas we heard [00:21:00] from Norman, we have his great-grandfather born in San Francisco, Chinatown, traveling back and forth to China. His parents having actually left the United States. And this was basically presented as a test case to the Supreme Court. Where the government tried to argue, similar to what the Trump administration is arguing today, that birthright citizenship, that clause does not guarantee universal birthright citizenship saying that children of immigrants are not subject to the jurisdiction thereof, not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States because their parents are also not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. The Supreme Court took over a year to decide the case. They knew that it would be controversial, and the majority of the court said, this provision is clear. It uses universal language. It's intended to apply to children of all immigrants. One of the things that's interesting about [00:22:00] what the, well I'll let Chris actually talk about what the Trump administration, is trying to do, but let me just say that in the Wong Kim Ark decision, the Supreme Court makes very clear there only three narrow exceptions to who is covered by the 14th Amendment. They're children of diplomats. So for example, if the Ambassador of Germany is in the United States, and, she has a daughter, like her daughter should not become a birthright citizen, right? This is why there's diplomatic immunity. Why, for example, in New York City, there are millions of dollars apparently owed to the city, in parking tickets by ambassadors who don't bother to pay them because they're not actually subject to the jurisdiction in the United States. Okay? Second category, children of Native Americans who are seen as having a sovereign relationship of their own, where it's like a nation within a nation, kind of dynamic, a country within a country. And there were detailed conversations in the congressional debate about the [00:23:00] 14th Amendment, about both of these categories of people. The third category, were children born to a hostile invading army. Okay? So one argument you may have heard people talk about is oh, I think of undocumented immigrants as an invading army. Okay? If you look at the Wong Kim Ark decision, it is very clear that what was intended, by this category of people were a context where the hostile invading army is actually in control of that jurisdiction, right? So that the United States government is not actually governing that space so that the people living in it don't have to be obedient, to the United States. They're obedient to this foreign power. Okay? So the thread between all three of these exceptions is about are you having to be obedient to the laws of the United States? So for example, if you're an undocumented immigrant, you are subject to being criminally prosecuted if you commit a crime, right? Or [00:24:00] you are potentially subjected to deportation, right? You have to obey the law of the United States, right? You are still subject to the jurisdiction thereof. Okay? But the Trump administration, as we're about to hear, is making different arguments. Annie Lee: Thank you so much, Leti for that historical context, which I think is so important because, so many different communities of color have contributed to the rights that we have today. And so what Leti is saying here is that birthright citizenship is a direct result of black liberation and fighting for freedom in the Civil War and making sure that they were then recognized as full citizens. And then reinforced, expanded, by Wong Kim Ark. And now we are all beneficiaries and the vast majority of Americans get our citizenship through birth. Okay? That is true for white people, black people. If you're born here, you get your ci. You don't have to do anything. You don't have to go to court. You don't have to say anything. You are a US citizen. And now as Leti referenced, there's this fringe legal theory that, thankfully we've got lawyers like [00:25:00] Chris who are fighting this. So Chris, you're on the ALC team, one of many lawsuits against the Trump administration regarding this unlawful executive order. Can you tell us a little bit about the litigation and the arguments, but I actually really want you to focus on what are the harms of this executive order? Sometimes I think particularly if you are a citizen, and I am one, sometimes we take what we have for granted and you don't even realize what citizenship means or confers. So Chris, can you talk about the harms if this executive order were to go through? Christopher Lapinig: Yeah. As Professor Volpp sort of explained this executive order really is an assault on a fundamental constitutional right that has existed for more than a hundred years at this point, or, well, about 125 years. And if it is allowed to be implemented, the harms would really be devastating and far reach. So first, you know, children born in the us, the [00:26:00] parents without permanent status, as permissible said, would be rendered effectively stateless, in many cases. And these are of course, children, babies who have never known any other home, yet they would be denied the basic rights of citizen. And so the order targets a vast range of families, and not just undocument immigrants, but also those with work visas, student visas, humanitarian productions like TPS, asylum seekers, fleeing persecution, DACA recipients as well. And a lot of these communities have deep ties to Asian American community. To our history, and of course are, essential part, of our social fabric. In practical terms, children born without birthright citizenship would be denied access to healthcare through Medicaid, through denied access to snap nutritional assistance, even basic IDs like social security numbers, passports. And then as they grow older, they'd be barred from voting, serving on juries and even [00:27:00] working. And then later on in life, they might be, if they, are convicted of a crime and make them deportable, they could face deportation to countries that they never stepped, foot off basically. And so this basically is this executive order threatened at risk, creating exactly what the drafters of the 14th Amendment wanted to prevent the creation of a permanent underclass of people in the United States. It'll just get amplified over time. If you can imagine if there's one generation of people born without citizenship, there will be a second generation born and a third and fourth, and it'll just get amplified over time. And so it truly is just, hard to get your mind around exactly what the impact of this EO would be. Annie Lee: Thanks, Chris. And where are we in the litigation right now? Harvey referenced, a hearing at the Supreme Court on May 15th, but, tell us a little bit about the injunction and the arguments on the merits and when that can, when we can expect [00:28:00] that. Christopher Lapinig: Yeah, so there were a number of lawsuits filed immediately after, the administration issued its exec order on January 20th. Asian Law Caucus we filed with the ACLU Immigrant Rights Project. Literally we were the first lawsuit, literally hours after the executive order was issued. By early February, federal judges across the country had issued nationwide preliminary injunctions blocking implementation of the order. Our case is actually not a nationwide injunction. And so there're basically, I believe three cases that are going up to the Supreme Court. And, the Trump administration appealed to various circuit courts to try to undo these injunctions. But all circuit courts upheld the injunctive relief and and so now the Supreme Court is going to be hearing arguments on May 15th. And so it has not actually ruled on whether or not the executive order is constitutional, but it's going to. I mean, it remains to be seen exactly what they're going to decide but may [00:29:00] 15th is the next date is the big date on our calendar. Annie Lee: Yeah. So the Trump administration is arguing that these judges in a particular district, it's not fair if they get to say that the entire country, is barred from receiving this executive order. Is that procedurally correct. Judges, in order to consider whether to grants an injunction, they have a whole battery of factors that they look at, including one, which is like likelihood of winning on the merits. Because if something is unconstitutional, it's not really great to say, yeah, you can let this executive order go through. And then like later when the court cases finally worked their way, like a year later, pull back from that. And so that's, it's very frustrating to see this argument. And it's also unfair and would be very messy if the states that had republican Attorneys General who did not litigate, why would you allow the executive order to go forward in those red states and not in these blue state? It really, I would say federalism run terribly amuck. Swati Rayasam: [00:30:00] You are tuned in to APEX Express on 94.1 KPFA, 89.3 KPFB in Berkeley,. 88.1. KFCF in Fresno and online@kpfa.org. Annie Lee: But anyway, let's see back off from the actual case because I think what we're really talking about and what Chris has alluded to is, these cases about birthright citizenship, all the immigration policy is essentially determining who belongs here. Who belongs here. That's what immigration policy is at its heart. And we see that the right wing is weaponizing that question, who belongs here? And they are going after very vulnerable populations, undocumented people, people who are formerly incarcerated. So Bun if you can talk about how, is the formerly incarcerated community, like targeted immigrants, targeted for deportation? What is going on with this community that I feel like most people might not know about? Thank [00:31:00] you. Bun: Yes. For our folks that are incarcerated and former incarcerated, we are the easiest target for deportation because we are in custody and in California, CDCR colludes with ICE and on the day that we are to be paroled they're at the door, cuffing us up and taking us to detention. I'm glad to hear Harvey say, this is a time of fear for us and also opportunity. Right now, our whole community, the Southeast Asian community, mainly are very effective with immigration. In the past 25 years, mostly it was the Cambodian community that was being targeted and deported. At this moment, they are targeting, all of the Southeast Asian community, which historically was never deported because of the politics and agreements, of the Vietnamese community. And now the Laos community thats more concerning, that are being targeted for deportation. Trump have opened a new opportunity for us as a community to join [00:32:00] together and understand each other's story, and understand each other's fear. Understand where we're going about immigration. From birthright to crimmagration. A lot of times folks that are under crimmigration are often not spoken about because of our cultural shame, within our own family and also some of our community member felt safe because the political agreements. Now that everybody's in danger, we could stand together and understand each other's issue and support each other because now we could see that history has repeated itself. Again, we are the scapegoat. We are here together fighting the same issue in different circumstances, but the same issue. Annie Lee: But let me follow up. What are these, historical agreements that you're talking about that used to feel like used to at least shield the community that now aren't in place anymore? Bun: Yeah. After the Clinton administration, uh, passed the IRA [immigration reform act] a lot of Southeast Asian nations were asked to [00:33:00] take their nationals back. Even though we as 1.5 generation, which are the one that's mostly impacted by this, had never even stepped into the country. Most of us were born in a refugee camp or we're too young to even remember where they came from. Countries like Cambodian folded right away because they needed the financial aid and whatever, was offering them and immediately a three with a MOU that they will take their citizens since the early two thousands. Vietnam had a stronger agreement, which, they would agree to only take folks that immigrated here after 1995 and anybody before 1995, they would not take, and Laos have just said no until just a few months ago. Laos has said no from when the, uh, the act was passed in 1995, the IRRIRA. Mm-hmm. So the big change we have now is Vietnam had signed a new MOU saying that they will take folks after 1995 [00:34:00] in the first administration and more recently, something that we never thought, happened so fast, was Laos agreeing to take their citizen back. And then the bigger issue about our Laos community is, it's not just Laos folks. It's the Hmong folks, the Myan folks, folks, folks that are still in danger of being returned back 'cause in the Vietnam War, they colluded and supported the Americans in the Vietnam War and were exiled out and kicked out, and were hunted down because of that. So, at this moment, our folks are very in fear, especially our loud folks, not knowing what's gonna happen to 'em. Ke Lam: So for folks that don't know what IRR means it means, illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. It actually happened after the Oklahoma bombing, which was caused by a US citizen, a white US citizen. Yeah. But immigration law came out of it. That's what's crazy about it. Annie Lee: Can you tell us, how is APSC advocating to protect the community right now because you [00:35:00] are vulnerable? Ke Lam: So we had to censor a lot of our strategies. At first we used to use social media as a platform to show our work and then to support our community. But the government use that as a target to capture our people. So we stopped using social media. So we've been doing a lot of on the ground movement, such as trying to get local officials to do resolutions to push Governor Newsom to party more of our community members. The other thing is we hold pardon workshops, so try and get folks to get, either get a pardon or vacate their sentence. So commute their sentence to where it become misdemeanor is not deportable anymore. Support letters for our folks writing support letters to send to the governor and also to city official, to say, Hey, please help pardon our community. I think the other thing we are actually doing is solidarity work with other organizations, African American community as well as Latin communities because we've been siloed for so long and we've been banned against each other, where people kept saying like, they've taken all our job when I grew up. That's what they told us, right? [00:36:00] But we, reality that's not even true. It was just a wedge against our community. And then so it became the good versus bad narrative. So our advocacy is trying to change it it's called re-storying you know, so retelling our story from people that are impacted, not from people, not from the one percenters in our own community. Let's say like we're all good, do you, are there's parts of our community that like that's the bad people, right? But in reality, it affects us all. And so advocacy work is a lot of different, it comes in a lot of different shapes and forms, but definitely it comes from the community. Annie Lee: Thanks, Ke. You teed me up perfectly because there is such a good versus bad immigrant narrative that takes root and is really hard to fight against. And that's why this administration is targeting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated folks and another group that, are being targeted as people who are accused of crimes, including Venezuelan immigrants who are allegedly part of a gang. So, Leti how is the government deporting [00:37:00] people by simply accusing them of being a part of a gang? Like how is that even possible? Leti Volpp: Yeah, so one thing to think about is there is this thing called due process, right? It's guaranteed under the constitution to all persons. It's not just guaranteed to citizens. What does it mean? Procedural due process means there should be notice, there should be a hearing, there should be an impartial judge. You should have the opportunity to present evidence. You should have the opportunity to cross examinee. You should have the opportunity to provide witnesses. Right? And basically Trump and his advisors are in real time actively trying to completely eviscerate due process for everybody, right? So Trump recently said, I'm doing what I was elected to do, remove criminals from our country. But the courts don't seem to want me to do that. We cannot give everyone a trial because to do so would take without exaggeration, 200 years. And then Stephen Miller said the judicial process is for Americans. [00:38:00] Immediate deportation is for illegal aliens. Okay. Quote unquote. Right. So I think one thing to notice is, as we're hearing from all of our speakers are like the boxes, the categories into which people are put. And what's really disturbing is to witness how once somebody's put in the box of being quote unquote criminal gang banger terrorists, like the American public seems to be like, oh, okay you can do what you want to this person. There's a whole history of due process, which exists in the laws which was created. And all of these early cases actually involved Asian immigrants, right? And so first they were saying there's no due process. And then in a case called Yata versus Fisher, they said actually there is due process in deportation cases, there's regular immigration court proceedings, which accord with all of these measures of due process. There's also a procedure called expedited removal, [00:39:00] which Congress invented in the nineties where they wanted to come up with some kind of very quick way to summarily exclude people. It was motivated by a 60 Minutes episode where they showed people coming to Kennedy Airport, who didn't have any ID or visa or they had what seemed to be fake visas and they were let into the United States. And then they disappeared, right? According to the 60 Minutes episode. So basically Congress invented this procedure of, if you appear in the United States and you have no documents, or you have what an immigration inspector thinks are false documents, they can basically tell you, you can leave without this court hearing. And the only fail safe is what's called a credible fear screening. Where if you say, I want asylum, I fear persecution, I'm worried I might be tortured, then they're supposed to have the screening. And if you pass that screening, you get put in regular removal [00:40:00] proceedings. So before the Trump administration took office, these expedited removal proceedings were happening within a hundred miles of the border against people who could not show that they had been in the United States for more than two weeks. In one of his first executive orders. Trump extended this anywhere in the United States against people who cannot show they've been in the United States for more than two years. So people are recommending that people who potentially are in this situation to carry documentation, showing they've been physically in the United States for over two years. Trump is also using this Alien Enemies Act, which was basically a law Congress passed in 1798. It's only been used three times in US history it's a wartime law, right? So it was used in 1812, World War I, and World War II, and there's supposed to be a declared war between the United States and a foreign nation or government, or [00:41:00] there's an incursion threatened by a foreign nation or government, and the president makes public proclamation that all natives of this hostile nation, 14 and up shall be liable to be restrained and removed as alien enemies. Okay? So we're obviously not at war with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, right? They have not engaged in some kind of invasion or predatory incursion into the United States, but the Trump administration is claiming that they have and saying things like, oh, they're secretly a paramilitary wing of the Venezuelan government, even as the Venezuelan government is like cracking down on them. It's not a quasi sovereign, entity. There's no diplomatic relationships between Tren de Aragua and any other government. So these are legally and factually baseless arguments. Nonetheless, the administration has been basically taking people from Venezuela on the basis of tattoos. A tattoo of a crown of a [00:42:00] rose, right? Even when experts have said there's no relationship between what Tren de Aragua does and tattoos, right? And basically just kidnapping people and shipping them to the torture prison in El Salvador. As I'm sure you know of the case of Kimber Abrego Garcia, I'm sure we'll hear more about this from Christopher. There's a very small fraction of the persons that have been sent to this prison in El Salvador who actually have any criminal history. And I will say, even if they had a criminal history, nobody should be treated in this manner and sent to this prison, right? I mean, it's unbelievable that they've been sent to this prison allegedly indefinitely. They're paying $6 million a year to hold people there. And then the United States government is saying, oh, we don't have any power to facilitate or effectuate their return. And I think there's a struggle as to what to call this. It's not just deportation. This is like kidnapping. It's rendition. And there are people, there's like a particular person like who's completely [00:43:00] disappeared. Nobody knows if they're alive or dead. There are many people in that prison. People don't know if they're alive or dead. And I'm sure you've heard the stories of people who are gay asylum seekers, right? Who are now in this situation. There are also people that have been sent to Guantanamo, people were sent to Panama, right? And so I think there questions for us to think about like, what is this administration doing? How are they trying to do this in a spectacular fashion to instill fear? As we know as well, Trump had said oh, like I think it would be great when he met with Bukele if you build four more or five more facilities. I wanna house homegrown people in El Salvador, right? So this is all the more importance that we stick together, fight together, don't, as key was saying, don't let ourselves be split apart. Like we need a big mass coalition right? Of people working together on this. Annie Lee: So thank you leti and I think you're absolutely right. These Venezuelans were kidnapped [00:44:00] in the middle of the night. I mean, 2:00 AM 3:00 AM pulled out of bed, forced to sign documents they did not understand because these documents were only available in English and they speak Spanish, put on planes sent to El Salvador, a country they've never been to. The government didn't even have to prove anything. They did not have to prove anything, and they just snatch these people and now they're disappeared. We do have, for now the rule of law. And so Chris, there are judges saying that, Kimber Abrego Garcia has to be returned. And despite these court orders, the administration is not complying. So where does that leave us, Chris, in terms of rule of law and law in general? Christopher Lapinig: Yeah. So, I'm gonna make a little personal. So I graduated from Yale Law School in 2013, and you might know some of my classmates. One of my classmates is actually now the Vice President of the United States. Oh man. [00:45:00] Bless you. As well as the second lady, Usha Vance. And a classmate of mine, a good friend Sophia Nelson, who's a trans and queer, was recently on, I believe CNN answering a question about, I believe JD Vice President Vance, was asked about the administration's sort of refusal to comply with usual orders. Yeah. As we're talking about here and JD had said something like, well, courts, judges can't tell the president what he can't do, and sophia, to their credit, said, you know, I took constitutional law with JD, and, we definitely read Marbury Versus Madison together, and that is the semial sort of Supreme Court case that established that the US Supreme Court is the ultimate decider, arbiter, interpreter, of the US Constitution. And so is basically saying, I know JD knows better. He's lying essentially, in all of his [00:46:00] communications about, judicial orders and whether or not a presidential administration has to comply , with these orders. So, to get to your question though, it is of course unprecedented. Really. It is essentially, you know, it's not, if we not already reached. The point of a constitutional crisis. It is a constitutional crisis. I think it's become clear to many of us that, democracy in the US has operated in large part, and has relied on, on, on the good faith in norms, that people are operating good faith and that presidents will comply when, a federal judge issues an injunction or a decision. It kind of leaves us in an interesting, unprecedented situation. And it means that, lawyers, we will continue to litigate and, go to court, but we can't, lawyers will not save the country or, immigrants or communities. We need to think extensively and creatively. [00:47:00] About how to ensure, that the rule of law is preserved because, this administration is not, abiding by the longstanding norms of compliance and so we have to think about, protests, advocacy, legislatively. I don't have the answers necessarily, but we can't rely on the courts to fix these problems really. Annie Lee: Oof. That was very real, Chris. Thank you. But I will say that when there is resistance, and we've seen it from students who are speaking up and advocating for what they believe is right and just including Palestinian Liberation, that there is swift retaliation. And I think that's partly because they are scared of student speech and movement and organizing. But this is a question to all of you. So if not the courts and if the administration is being incredibly retaliatory, and discriminatory in terms of viewpoint discrimination, in people and what people are saying and they're scouring our social [00:48:00] media like, Ke warns, like what can everyday people do to fight back? That's for all of you. So I don't know who, which of you wants to take it first? Ke Lam: Oh man. I say look at history, right? Even while this new president, I wanna say like, this dude is a convicted felon, right? Don't be surprised at why we country is in the way it is, because this dude's a convicted felon, a bad business person, right? And only care about the billionaires, you know? So I'm not surprised how this country's ending up the way it is 'cause it is all about money. One way that we can stand up is definitely band together, marched on the streets. It's been effective. You look at the civil right movement, that's the greatest example. Now you don't have to look too far. We can actually, when we come together, they can't fight us all. Right? It is, and this, it's like you look at even nature in the cell. When things band together, the predators cannot attack everyone. Right? They probably could hit a few of us, but in the [00:49:00] long run, we could change the law. I think another thing is we, we, as the people can march to the courts and push the courts to do the job right, despite what's going on., We had judges that been arrested for doing the right thing, right? And so, no matter what, we have to stand strong just despite the pressure and just push back. Annie Lee: Thanks, Ke. Chris? Christopher Lapinig: What this administration is doing is you know, straight out of the fascist playbook. They're working to, as we all know, shock and awe everyone, and make Americans feel powerless. Make them feel like they have no control, make them feel overwhelmed. And so I think first and foremost, take care of yourself , in terms of your health, in terms of your physical health, your mental health. Do what you can to keep yourself safe and healthy and happy. And do the same for your community, for your loved ones, your friends and family. And then once you've done that do what you can in terms of your time, treasure, [00:50:00] talent to, to fight back. Everyone has different talents, different levels of time that they can afford. But recognize that this is a marathon and not necessarily a sprint because we need everyone, in this resistance that we can get. Annie Lee: Thank you, Chris. Leti Volpp: There was a New Yorker article called, I think it was How to Be a Dissident which said, before recently many Americans, when you ask them about dissidents, they would think of far off countries. But they interviewed a lot of people who'd been dissidents in authoritarian regimes. And there were two, two things in that article that I'm taking with me among others. One of them said that in surveying like how authoritarian regimes are broken apart, like only 3.5% of the population has to oppose what's going on. The other thing was that you should find yourself a political home where you can return to frequently. It's almost like a religious or [00:51:00] spiritual practice where you go and you get refreshed and you're with like-minded people. And so I see this event, for example as doing that, and that we all need to find and nurture and foster spaces like this. Thank you. Annie Lee: Bun, do you have any parting words? Bun: Yeah. Like Ke said, to fight back, getting together, understanding issues and really uplifting, supporting, urging our own communities, to speak Up. You know, there's folks that can't speak out right now because of fear and danger, but there are folks here that can speak out and coming here learning all our situation really give the knowledge and the power to speak out for folks that can't speak down [unclear] right now. So I appreciate y'all Annie Lee: love that bun. I was gonna say the same thing. I feel like there is a special obligation for those of us who are citizens, citizens cannot be deported. Okay? Citizens have special rights based [00:52:00] on that status. And so there's a special responsibility on those of us who can speak, and not be afraid of retaliation from this government. I would also urge you all even though it's bleak at the federal level, we have state governments, we have local governments. You have a university here who is very powerful. And you have seen, we've seen that the uni that the administration backs down, sometimes when Harvard hit back, they back down and that means that there is a way to push the administration, but it does require you all putting pressure on your schools, on your local leaders, on your state leaders to fight back. My boss actually, Vin taught me this. You know, you think that politicians, lead, politicians do not lead politicians follow. Politicians follow and you all lead when you go out further, you give them cover to do the right thing. And so the farther you push and the more you speak out against this administration, the more you give them courage to do the right thing. And so you absolutely have to do that. A pardon [00:53:00] is critical. It is critical for people who are formerly incarcerated to avoid the immigration system and deportation. And so do that. Talk to your family, talk to your friends. My parents, despite being immigrants, they're kinda old school. Okay guys, they're like, you know, birthright citizenship does seem kind of like a loophole. Why should people like get like citizenship? I'm like, mom, we, I am a birthright citizen. Like, um, And I think for Asian Americans in particular, there is such a rich history of Asian American civil rights activism that we don't talk about enough, and maybe you do at Berkeley with ethnic studies and professors like Mike Chang. But, this is totally an interracial solidarity movement. We helped bring about Wong Kim Ark and there are beneficiaries of every shade of person. There's Yik wo, and I think about this all the time, which is another part of the 14th Amendment equal protection. Which black Americans fought for that in San Francisco. [00:54:00] Chinatown made real what? What does equal protection of the laws even mean? And that case was Seminole. You've got Lao versus Nichols. Another case coming out of San Francisco. Chinatown about English learner rights, the greatest beneficiary of Lao v Nichols, our Spanish speakers, they're Spanish speaking children in schools who get access to their education regardless of the language they speak. And so there are so many moments in Asian American history that we should be talking about, that we should educate our parents and our families about, because this is our moment. Now, this is another one of those times I wanna pass it to Mike and Harvey for questions, and I'm so excited to hear about them. Mike and Harvey: Wow, thank you so much. That's a amazing, panel and thank you for facilitating annie's wanna give it of a great value in terms of that spiritual home aspect. Norm how does your great grandfather's , experience in resistance, provide help for us [00:55:00] today? Norman Wong: Well, I think he was willing to do it. It only took one, if no one did it, this, we wouldn't be having the discussion because most of us would've never been here. And we need to come together on our common interests and put aside our differences because we all have differences. And if we tried, to have it our way for everything, we'll have it no way for us. We really need to, to bond and bind together and become strong as a people. And I don't mean as a racial or a national group. Mm-hmm. I mean, we're Americans now. We're Americans here think of us as joining with all Americans to make this country the way it's supposed to be. The way [00:56:00] we grew up, the one that we remember, this is not the America I grew up believing in. I'm glad he stood up. I'm proud that he did that. He did that. Him doing that gave me something that I've never had before. A validation of my own life. And so yes, I'm proud of him. Wong Kim Ark is for all of us. It's not for me to own. Yeah. Wow. Really not. Thank you so much. Wong Kim Ark is for all of us. And, and , talking about the good , that we have here and, the optimism that Harvey spoke about, the opportunity, even in a moment of substantial danger. Thank you so much everybody. Mike and Harvey: This was amazing and really appreciate sharing this space with you and, building community and solidarity. Ke Lam: But is there any, can I leave with a chant before we close off? Oh yeah. Oh yeah. Yeah. Thank you so much. So this is a chant that we use on the ground all the time. You guys probably heard it. When I said when we fight, you guys said we [00:57:00] win when we fight. We win when we fight, we win. When we fight, we win up. Swati Rayasam: Thanks so much for tuning into APEX Express. Please check out our website at kpfa.org/program/apexexpress to find out more about the show tonight and to find out how you can take direct action. We thank all of you listeners out there. Keep resisting, keep organizing, keep creating, and sharing your visions with the world. Your voices are important. APEX Express is produced by Miko Lee, along with Jalena Keene-Lee, Ayame Keene-Lee, Preeti Mangala Shekar, Anuj Vaida, Cheryl Truong, Isabel Li, Ravi Grover, and me Swati Rayasam. Thank you so much to the team at KPFA for their support, and have a good [00:58:00] night.   The post APEX Express – 6.26.25-Deport. Exclude. Revoke. Imprison – Wong Kim Ark is for All of Us appeared first on KPFA.

The signing of the first ever Memorandum of Understanding between the world-renowned Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) and a Technological University was witnessed by James Lawless, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. The agreement with the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) was signed during the celebrations of the Institute's 85th year anniversary, marking its lauded track record since it was set up by Eamon De Valera's Government at the time when its first Director of Theoretical Physics was Nobel-prize winner Erwin Schrödinger. The MOU, signed by Dr Eucharia Meehan, CEO of DIAS, and President of TUS, Professor Vincent Cunnane, will strengthen collaboration in research and innovation between the institutions, with a focus on advancing education and practical knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision (CV) and their application to Radio Astronomy. Under the terms of the agreement, two TUS PhD research students, funded by the university, will be appointed DIAS scholars, receiving mentorship from DIAS's world-renowned researchers at Dunsink Observatory and participating in cutting edge research, working on the prestigious I-LOFAR at Birr Castle in Offaly. I-LOFAR stands for Irish Low Frequency Array and it is Ireland's largest radio telescope. It is part of a Europe-wide collaborative astronomy project where Irish scientists and students participate in pan-European research in areas such as: Astrophysics, Cosmic magnetism, Space weather, Solar physics and Big Data and AI applications in astronomy. I-LOFAR generates massive volumes of complex data - often terabytes per day - and CV and ML play a crucial role in how that data is processed, analysed, and interpreted. DIAS and TUS will jointly collaborate on applying High Performance Computing including AI, ML and CV to the detection, classification and characterisation of targeted phenomena in the I-LOFAR data. Initially this will focus on Space Weather / Solar Phenomena but will be expanded to include others. The research outputs will be held in a new centralised Astrophysics storage and High Performance Computing facility at TUS which will benefit all researchers nationally. This new facility will train undergraduates in modelling large datasets. Together TUS and DIAS have also committed to regional educational and industrial workshops to create awareness of the expertise available from the collaboration. The first workshops will be held in conjunction with the LEO office in Offaly. Congratulating both Institutions, Minister James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science said: "I warmly congratulate DIAS and TUS on the signing of this important Memorandum of Understanding. Strategic collaboration such as this strengthens our research base and positions Ireland globally at the forefront of technological progress". Dr. Eucharia Meehan, CEO, DIAS said: "We are proud to formalise this collaboration with TUS as we mark 85 years of discovery at DIAS. Since our earliest days, DIAS has been a centre of discovery where students are welcomed and supported in their research endeavours. With this MOU we are further strengthening the research ecosystem to support talent, to foster innovation, and to deliver real impact for our research community and our economy. Building on our track record of developing research infrastructure for the benefit of research in Ireland and further afield, the establishment of a new centralised Astrophysics storage and High Performance Computing facility in partnership with TUS will provide an important resource for current and future generations of researchers." President of TUS, Professor Vincent Cunnane, said: "TUS is proud to embark on this new frontier with DIAS which will enable our students to explore previously undiscovered areas of research in the disciplines of engineering, science and technology. ...

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Provaris Energy Ltd (ASX:PV1, OTC:GBBLF) managing director and CEO Martin Carolan talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about two major developments shaping the company's energy strategy. Carolan detailed a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japanese shipping group Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd — known as “K” LINE. This agreement supports the commercialisation of Provaris' compressed hydrogen shipping solution. "They come with 100 years of experience," said Carolan, adding that K LINE will assist with technical input on ship design and operator perspectives, as well as help shape commercial models and ship specifications. This cooperation adds a key component to Provaris' broader hydrogen supply chain, especially in Europe, complementing its existing MOU with German utilities aimed at delivering hydrogen imports. According to Carolan, this step brings "bankable" shipping expertise into the fold, strengthening the credibility and feasibility of the entire supply chain. Carolan also highlighted progress on a separate CO₂ initiative in partnership with global energy infrastructure firm Yinson Production AS. The companies reached a major design milestone for a large liquid CO₂ tank, moving faster than initially expected. The next phase will see the design enter the FEED stage post-summer. Carolan emphasised that Yinson brings not only technical support but also "immediate market applications" across large-scale CCS projects. Looking ahead, Provaris is targeting technical and commercial validation steps for both hydrogen and CO₂ products, aiming to reach binding-level agreements before the end of 2025. Investors can expect significant updates starting from August through December. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos, and don't forget to give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. #ProvarisEnergy #HydrogenShipping #CO2Transport #KLINE #GENSN #GreenHydrogen #CarbonCapture #HydrogenEconomy #EnergyTransition #ProactiveInvestors

The Vera C. Rubin observatory reveals stunning first images. Second batch of satellites launched for Amazon's Project Kuiper. ESA and Dassault collaborate further, and Pulsar signs MOU with Thales Alenia. India officially transfers its SSLV program to private sector. And more.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Greg Gillinger, SVP for Strategy & Development, Integrity ISR. You can connect with Greg on LinkedIn, and learn more about Integrity ISR on their website. Selected Reading Atlas V Kuiper 2 (ULA) SpaceX set to launch Transporter 14 rideshare mission (NASASpaceFlight.com) SpaceX - Launches (SpaceX) The European Space Agency and Dassault Aviation paving the way for potential collaborations (ESA)  Pulsar Fusion expanding to U.S. with a new Texas office plus signs MoU with Thales Alenia Space (SatNews) HyPrSpace to Launch Baguette One Demonstrator from Mainland France (European Spaceflight) Warplane maker HAL wins bid to make India's small satellite launch rockets (Reuters) The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images are stunning — and just the start (NPR)  UK researchers to launch “Vantablack satellite” (EuroWeekly News)  Surrey NanoSystems and University of Surrey partner to combat satellite reflectivity and protect astronomy — Space South Central  T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intro -  The Resources, Energy & Industry Innovation Forum (REIIF) in Dubbo The Highlights * Tim's TED X Sydney * Net-Zero Export Target Proposal: ANU's Frank Jotzo and Annette Zou * Heavy Equipment Decarbonisation: BHP signs MoU with China's XCMG * China's Cleantech Outbound Investment (OFDI): China building cleantech infrastructure abroad (e.g., 10GWh EV battery plant in France for Renault). $170B tracked in cleantech OFDI since 2023 The Lowlights * For a 2nd time - The Albanese Government approved the North West Shelf expansion. The decision will put 4.4 billion tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere in the coming decades. That's the equivalent of approving 12 new coal fired power stations The Big Story this week * Australian Wind Conference is coming up on the 17 & 18th July in Melbourne. * Australia has commissioned just 14GW of wind in the last decade, China did 20GW of new wind in just the first four months of 2025. * Much more needs to be done in the onshore wind sector in Australia if we're going to hit our 82% RE target by 2030.  What's coming up * Climate Capital Forum – Federal Parliament – Late July

09.00 ประธานสภา กทม. นำคณะสมาชิกสภา เดินทางเข้าพบประธานสภาประชาชนเทศบาลนครเซี่ยงไฮ้ ลงนาม MOU การแลกเปลี่ยนความร่วมมือ เรียนรู้ แลกเปลี่ยน เชื่อมโยงการพัฒนาคนและเมือง

Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral, Bahlil Lahadalia, menandatangani nota kesepahaman (MoU) kerja sama penjualan listrik hijau sebesar 3,4 gigawatt ke Singapura.

Expect delays on the Space Force's Next-Gen OPIR satellite. NATO awards a seven figure contract to Planet Labs. EU clears SES's $3.1 billion dollar bid for Intelsat. And, more.   Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest We are joined by NASASpaceflight.com with the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading Weapon Systems Annual Assessment: DOD Leaders Should Ensure That Newer Programs Are Structured for Speed and Innovation (U.S. GAO) NATO Selects Planet for Landmark Seven-Figure Contract for Advanced Daily Monitoring and Early Warning Capabilities (BusinessWire) EU unconditionally clears SES's $3.1 bln bid for Intelsat (Reuters) Commission approves unconditionally the acquisition of Intelsat by SES (Europa)  BAE Systems and Hanwha Systems sign MOU to develop advanced multi-sensor satellite system (BAE Systems) FAA Closes SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Mishap Investigation (Federal Aviation Administration) Space in Africa and Jaguar Space sign MOU (Jaguar Space) ICEYE signs agreement to deliver SAR satellite capabilities to the Portuguese Air Force (ICEYE)  T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caribbean nations pursue critical initiatives to enhance regional food security, sustainable finance, and international partnerships while strengthening infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities. Progress spans from Barbados' regional food port construction to Antigua and Barbuda's upcoming role as host for major international gatherings.Barbados partnering with Guyana to construct a regional food port for transshipping and processing produce, to reduce CARICOM's food import bill Jamaica Stock Exchange and UNDP sign MOU to mobilize private financing for sustainable development Dominican Republic strengthens ties with Commonwealth countries to diversify exports, attract investments and boost tourism  University of the Virgin Islands receives $250,000 campus improvement grant from Home Depot's "Retool Your School" program Subscribe to Pulse of the Caribbean for weekly insights into the economic, political, and social developments reshaping the region. What Caribbean story interests you most? Please share your thoughts and join our growing community of listeners passionate about the Caribbean's future. Be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Listen online at www.pulseofthecaribbean.com or your favorite streaming platform.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribean.com. If you have an interest in sponsoring our podcast, email us at  biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Presiden Prabowo Subianto menyaksikan penandatanganan 27 nota kesepahaman (MoU) kerja sama senilai Rp33 triliun pada hari pertama Indo Defence Expo & Forum yang berlangsung di JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Rabu.Penandatanganan MoU tersebut dilaksanakan secara serentak dan melibatkan industri pertahanan BUMN, swasta, serta mitra asing sebagai bagian dari upaya memperkuat kapasitas pertahanan nasional.Sejumlah perusahaan yang terlibat antara lain PT Pindad, PT Dirgantara Indonesia, PT PAL Indonesia, PT Len, PT Dahana, PT Republik Defens Indonesia, dan lainnya.Industri pertahanan BUMN yang tergabung dalam Defend ID diwakili oleh direktur utama masing-masing perusahaan, seperti Direktur Utama PT Pindad Sigit P. Santosa, Direktur Utama PT Dirgantara Indonesia Gita Amperiawan, serta Direktur Utama PT PAL Indonesia Kaharuddin Djenod.

เมื่อวันที่ 28 พฤษภาคม 2568 เกิดเหตุปะทะระหว่างทหารไทยและกัมพูชาบริเวณช่องบก อำเภอน้ำยืน จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี สาเหตุจากข้อพิพาทเขตแดนและการก่อสร้างสิ่งปลูกสร้างในพื้นที่ทับซ้อน โดยฝ่ายกัมพูชาอ้างว่าไทยเป็นฝ่ายเริ่มใช้อาวุธก่อน ส่วนฝ่ายไทยชี้แจงว่าเป็นการยิงแจ้งเตือนให้หยุดการกระทำ ไม่ใช่การยิงปะทะ เหตุการณ์ดังกล่าวส่งผลให้ทหารกัมพูชาเสียชีวิต 1 นาย และนำไปสู่การเพิ่มกำลังทหารและยุทโธปกรณ์บริเวณชายแดน ทั้งสองประเทศมีข้อตกลงสำคัญ เช่น บันทึกความเข้าใจ (MOU) ปี 2543 ว่าด้วยการสำรวจและจัดทำหลักเขตแดนร่วมกัน รวมถึงการใช้กลไกทวิภาคี แม้จะมีกลไกและข้อตกลงในการแก้ไขปัญหา แต่สถานการณ์ยังคงเปราะบาง และต้องอาศัยความอดทนและความร่วมมือของทั้งสองฝ่ายในการหาทางออกอย่างสันติ ปัญหาสำคัญที่หลายคนกำลังจับตาคือ ท่าทีของผู้นำฝั่งรัฐบาลอย่าง แพทองธาร ชินวัตร กับฟากกองทัพบก ที่ดูเหมือนว่าการสื่อสารและชุดความคิดหลายๆ อย่างจะไม่สอดคล้องกัน แม้จะออกมาเปิดเผยว่าไม่มีปัญหา แต่อดตั้งข้อสังเกตไม่ได้ว่า การสื่อสารที่ล่าช้าและไม่ชัด หรือการสื่อสารที่สุดโต่ง ส่งผลกระทบต่อการกำหนดทิศทางชุดความคิดของสังคมไทยที่เกิดเสียงแตกขึ้นอย่างต่อเนื่อง ท่ามกลางกระแสข่าวการปรับคณะรัฐมนตรี (ครม.) ที่นายกรัฐมนตรียืนยันแล้วว่าจะปรับแน่นอน 100% อาจเป็นหนึ่งในสาเหตุที่ทำให้การขยับท่าทีความมั่นคงล่าช้าหรือไม่ ชวนติดตามและร่วมวิเคราะห์ไปพร้อมกัน

Ireland and Northern Ireland's cybersecurity sectors are set to deepen collaboration and unlock new opportunities as Cyber Ireland and NI Cyber today announced a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at their event "All Island Cybersecurity Sector Opportunity" in the City North Hotel, County Meath. The MoU outlines key shared goals to align with both clusters' strategic priorities, including enhancing cross-border connections, supporting industry-academic R&D collaboration, and raising the international profile of the all-island sector. The announcement coincides with the launch of a comprehensive report commissioned by Cyber Ireland and NI Cyber, with support from InterTradeIreland's Synergy Programme. Produced by Perspective Economics, the report provides the first in-depth mapping of the all-island cybersecurity ecosystem. Key findings from the report reveal that the all-island cybersecurity sector is among the largest in Western Europe, comprising 632 firms and employing 10,600 professionals, with the sector generating an estimated €3.2 (£2.9 bn) billion and contributing €1.5 (£1.3 bn) billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) in the most recent financial year. Irish firms alone have seen revenue growth of 13.4% annually over the past two years, signifying steady growth for the cybersecurity sector. The study also highlights that the all-island cybersecurity sector benefits greatly from the presence of multinational companies, as well as indigenous enterprises, with 41% of firms headquartered in Ireland and 7% in Northern Ireland. However, barriers remain for the industry with policy gaps, procurement challenges and security clearance issues hindering cross-border collaboration. Speaking at the event, Eoin Byrne, Cluster Manager at Cyber Ireland, stated: "Cybersecurity is not just a technological issue, it's a strategic economic opportunity. This report demonstrates the strength of the all-island cybersecurity sector and the huge potential to improve our cyber resilience and drive economic growth by working together. The signing of the MoU between Cyber Ireland and NI Cyber is a major step forward in that journey." Joanne English, Cluster Manager at NI Cyber, added: "The cybersecurity threats we face don't stop at borders. Through enhanced collaboration, we can boost innovation and better support our companies and communities. This report and its findings highlight the opportunity for our respective clusters. The MoU paves the way for joint action and shared success. 42 cybersecurity companies already have active offices in both NI and Ireland, which shows a clear appetite for cross-border collaboration, and we must now work to realise the opportunities of a more integrated all-island cybersecurity market." Alison Currie, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at InterTradeIreland, commented: "Cybersecurity is now a critical and vital consideration for all businesses. This report, funded by our Synergy programme, will benefit all businesses across the island of Ireland as they strive to collectively improve their cybersecurity preparedness, support their digitalisation processes and reduce their risk of cyber-attacks. InterTradeIreland is committed to supporting the cybersecurity sector as it continues to collaborate, innovate and overcome obstacles to further accelerate growth potential." To learn more about the partnership and the all-island cybersecurity sector, visit cyberireland.ie or nicyber.tech. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie...

New Era Helium CEO Will Gray joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share major news regarding the company's rapidly evolving joint venture, Texas Critical Data Centers, LLC (TCDC). The joint venture, established between New Era Helium and Sharon AI, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with PowerForward Energy Solutions to provide 250 megawatts of on-site power generation capacity for its planned AI and high-performance computing campus in Ector County, Texas. This initiative represents a strategic step toward positioning TCDC as a key player in the booming AI and cloud infrastructure market. The campus is being designed to meet surging demand for GPU-powered data environments, driven by the exponential growth of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other compute-intensive technologies. Under the terms of the MOU, PFES will take responsibility for manufacturing, installing, and operating the generation infrastructure at the TCDC site. The first phase will include the delivery of 100MW of power within 12 months of securing funding, with the full 250MW targeted for completion within an 18-month timeline. Gray emphasized the importance of the agreement as a foundational element in bringing the data center campus online quickly and efficiently. The site's development is already well underway, with the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment successfully completed. Work is also progressing on air permitting, an essential step in ensuring full regulatory compliance for power generation and data center operations. In parallel, TCDC, along with partners Sharon AI and PFES, is evaluating the integration of advanced carbon capture technologies. This reflects a broader commitment to environmental responsibility and aligns with emerging sustainability requirements for large-scale data infrastructure. The joint venture is also engaged in active discussions with multiple prospective customers, including companies seeking access to “powered land” for rapid deployment of their computing infrastructure. In terms of next steps, the project is focused on securing natural gas supply agreements to fuel the planned generation capacity, while also advancing interconnection planning with regional grid partners. These milestones will be critical in aligning the data center with the energy and digital infrastructure required to support high-performance workloads. #proactiveinvestors #neweraheliuminc #nasdaq #nehc #oil #gas #perimianbasin #HeliumProduction #NaturalGas #DataCenters #AIInfrastructure #PecosSlope #VerticalIntegration #EnergyMarkets #PermianBasin #Semiconductors #PowerGeneration #ProactiveInvestors

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. 1. IndiGo Goes Global with Mega Airline Pact India's largest airline IndiGo has signed a landmark agreement with Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France-KLM, building a deeper network to connect India with Europe and North America. This formalized MoU, which extends beyond passengers to cargo, loyalty, and engineering, comes as IndiGo prepares to induct its first Airbus A350s in 2027. Flights to Manchester, Amsterdam, London, and Copenhagen are in the pipeline, opening up connections to 30+ European cities and beyond. Amid criticism over its short-term Turkish Airlines lease, the move hints at a future European hub—reminiscent of Jet Airways' Amsterdam play. 2. Hyundai, Kia Exit Ola Electric Amid EV Turmoil In a major shake-up, Hyundai and Kia sold their entire stakes in Ola Electric, cashing out ₹690 crore in total. Hyundai offloaded its 2.47% stake for ₹552 crore, while Kia exited with ₹137 crore. Citigroup Global Markets picked up a 1.95% stake for ₹435 crore. The timing is critical: Ola's stock tumbled 8% this week, down 42% year-to-date. Financials aren't pretty either—Q4 losses hit ₹870 crore, with annual losses crossing ₹2,276 crore. Once a darling of India's EV sector, Ola now faces regulatory heat, slumping sales, and shaken investor confidence. 3. Carlyle Trims Yes Bank Stake as Japan's SMBC Moves In Global PE firm Carlyle sold a 2.6% stake in Yes Bank worth ₹1,775 crore, reducing its holding to 4.22%. This follows SBI and seven other banks announcing the sale of 20% of their combined stake to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for ₹13,483 crore. Once complete, SMBC will become Yes Bank's largest shareholder. Despite a stellar performance—Q4 profit up 63% and FY25 net profit doubling to ₹2,406 crore—Yes Bank's shares fell over 10% after Carlyle's exit. It's a turning point for a bank that was in crisis mode just five years ago. 4. India's Travel Boom Needs a Louder Global Pitch India's tourism sector is back in full swing, contributing ₹21 trillion to GDP in 2024 and supporting 46.5 million jobs. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) projects the sector will grow to ₹42 trillion and 64 million jobs by 2035. But WTTC CEO Julia Simpson warns: India must invest in marketing and infrastructure to keep up. International visitor spend hit a record ₹3.1 trillion in 2024, while domestic travel surged to ₹15.5 trillion. However, India's global marketing spend remains worryingly low at just ₹3 crore. A new WTTC-India MoU could help raise India's global visibility. 5. India to Build First Polar Research Vessel In a landmark move, India will build its first-ever Polar Research Vessel (PRV), thanks to a new partnership between GRSE and Norway's Kongsberg. The vessel, to be built in Kolkata, will support deep polar and ocean research for India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. This comes alongside plans for two ₹1,000 crore deep-sea exploration vessels as part of the Deep Ocean Mission. Each vessel will be equipped for 6 km-deep explorations with cutting-edge scientific gear. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, on a maritime diplomacy trip to Norway, pitched India as a global hub for green and resilient shipbuilding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

De ahora en adelante, van a ser escrutados fieramente. Todas sus acciones, decisiones y palabras se pondrán bajo la lupa inquisitorial de los ciudadanos periodistas. No son precisamente los más populares entre el gremio periodístico. Aún no les perdonan que, hace más de una década, les saliesen respondones y se alineasen con el que era su enemigo declarado número uno. Tantos años después, aún no lo han olvidado. Becario: @jspcrack Min. 01 Seg. 47 – Intro Min. 07 Seg. 46 – Promocionado en su peor temporada Min. 14 Seg. 16 – Los chicos de Mou toman posiciones Min. 18 Seg. 14 – Plan renove por desgaste Min. 22 Seg. 38 – Una sorpresa esperada Min. 27 Seg. 49 – Jugadorazo, pero no muy caro Min. 34 Seg. 05 – La historia se repite Min. 39 Seg. 28 – Hace falta un portero para ganar la Champions Min. 44 Seg. 50 – Es personal aunque lo nieguen Min. 50 Seg. 46 – Despedida I'm With Her (Boston 19/02/2019) Crossing Muddy Waters Walkin' Back To Georgia > Ryland (Under The Apple Tree) Toy Heart Thursday's Child Pangaea Game To Lose Marry Me > Hear Jerusalem Moan Wild One Call My Name Chinky Pin Hill Paul Rodgers - Can't Get Enough (Manchester 21/04/2011)

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In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, the team is joined by Sapan Ghai, Chief Commercial Officer of Sovereign Metals, to discuss a major milestone in the development of the company's flagship Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi. Following the signing of a power supply MOU with ESCOM, Sovereign has secured a pathway to grid-connected, renewable hydro-based power. Sapan walks us through the significance of this agreement, how the forthcoming Mpatamanga Hydropower Project backed by a $350 million World Bank grant will transform Malawi's energy landscape, and what this means for the long-term development and ESG credentials of Kasiya—on track to be the world's largest producer of natural rutile and graphite. We also explore the role of infrastructure, energy security, and international partnerships in enabling sustainable mining operations in emerging markets. Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest This podcast may contain paid promotions, including but not limited to sponsorships, endorsements, or affiliate partnerships. The information, investment views, and recommendations provided are for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial products related to the companies discussed. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentators; however, no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion. Listeners are encouraged to perform their own research and consult with a licensed professional before making any financial decisions based on the content of this podcast.

PHARR, TEXAS - Victor Perez, president of Pharr Economic Development Corporation, has welcomed COMCE to the city.COMCE stands for Consejo Empresarial Mexicano de Comercio Exterior, Inversión y Tecnología (Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology). It is a non-profit organization representing the Mexican private sector in international affairs, particularly focusing on promoting foreign trade, investment, and technology. COMCE Nacional has announced a new satellite office in Pharr at the Pharr Global Business Hub. Its leaders did so during a two-day tour of the Pharr area. The trip included a visit to the Pharr International Bridge and the Mexican Consulate's Office in McAllen, along with meetings with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and UT-Rio Grande Valley.“We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with COMCE National a couple of months back. And when we sign an MOU we want to make sure that we follow up. We want to make sure that we continue the collaboration, we continue the communications with those entities or organizations that we have signed an MOU with,” Perez told Ron Whitlock Reports.“So, today, we're officially designating the Pharr Global Business Hub as a headquarters of COMCE National in the Rio Grande Valley.”Asked why the MOU is important, Perez said: “Because the Pharr Global Business Park is a key component, a commercial gateway into the US market, into the Texas market.”Perez said he expects other foreign entities to sign MOUs with Pharr EDC in order to make use of the Pharr Global Business Hub.“The word is getting around, on both sides of the border, that Pharr is the place to be,” Perez said.“We are moving forward rapidly. And with the new bridge coming in, we expect more business, more trade, and more investors.”Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

एस. जयशंकर ने पाकिस्तान को लेकर क्या कहा, राहुल गांधी रहे आज बिहार दौरे पर, अखिलेश यादव ने साधा बीजेपी पर निशाना, रामगोपाल यादव ने विंग कमांडर व्योमिका सिंह के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जातिसूचक शब्द, जामिया यूनिवर्सिटी ने भी रद्द किए तुर्किए सरकार के साथ साइन किए गए MoU, तुर्किए ने फिर किया पाकिस्तान का समर्थन, राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप पलटे अपने सीज़फायर वाले बयान से और इज़रायली हवाई हमलों में मारे गए 94 फ़िलिस्तीनी. सिर्फ़ 5 मिनिट में सुनिए शाम 7 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें

कैबिनेट बैठक में लिया गया बड़ा फैसला, विदेश मंत्री एस जयशंकर ने की ऑस्ट्रियाई विदेश मंत्री से बातचीत, पाकिस्तानी विदेश मंत्री ने दी सीज़फायर तोड़ने की धमकी, कर्नल सोफिया कुरैशी पर अपमानजनक टिप्पणी के मामले में बीजेपी मंत्री पर एफआईआर दर्ज, जवाहरलाल नेहरू विश्वविद्यालय ने तुर्किए की इनोनु विश्वविद्यालय के साथ किया MOU रद्द, ओलंपिक गोल्ड मेडलिस्ट नीरज चोपड़ा को टेरिटोरियल आर्मी में लेफ्टिनेंट कर्नल की उपाधि मिली और छत्तीसगढ़ की कर्रेगुट्टा पहाड़ी पर सुरक्षाबलों का नक्सलियों के खिलाफ़ ऑपरेशन जारी. सिर्फ़ 5 मिनट में सुनिए शाम 7 बजे तक की बड़ी खबरें.

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The agricultural industry has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, continuously seeking ways to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. A significant development in this realm is the emergence of autonomous robots specifically designed for pesticide application in orchards. Jongwoo Ha from Hada explores the design, functionality, and potential impact of these robots across the world.The Need for Automation in AgricultureAgriculture remains one of the most labor-intensive sectors, often requiring repetitive tasks that can be physically demanding and time-consuming. Pesticide application is a prime example of such a task. Traditionally, farmers have relied on manual labor or machinery that requires human operation, exposing workers to health risks associated with chemical exposure. The need for a safer, more efficient solution is evident, and this is where autonomous robots come into play.Design and Functionality of the Autonomous Pesticide Spraying RobotThe autonomous pesticide spraying robot developed by Hada is designed specifically for use in orchards, targeting crops such as apples and oranges. Its design is both practical and innovative, resembling a small car in size, which allows it to navigate orchard rows effectively. The robot features a trunk-like structure equipped with spring nozzles that extend outward, mimicking the branches of a tree. This design enables the robot to spray pesticides at various heights, accommodating trees that can grow up to three meters tall, with the capability to reach up to five meters to account for wind dispersion.One of the standout features of Hada's robot is its ability to pivot the nozzles, allowing for precise application depending on the height of the trees. This adaptability not only enhances the effectiveness of pesticide delivery but also minimizes waste and environmental impact. The robot operates autonomously, utilizing advanced sensors and navigation systems to traverse the orchard without human intervention, thus reducing labor costs and mitigating health risks for workers.Production and Market PotentialAfter three years of development, Hada plans to launch the autonomous pesticide spraying robot by mid-2025. While the initial focus is on the Asian market, the company has expressed a willingness to explore opportunities globally. During the CES event, the team recognized the potential for their technology in regions like Africa, where the demand for autonomous agricultural solutions is growing. The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a partner from Togo highlights the company's commitment to expanding its reach and impact.The Broader Implications of Autonomous Agricultural RobotsHada's introduction of autonomous robots for pesticide application represents a significant shift in agricultural practices. By automating the spraying process, these robots not only improve efficiency but also address critical issues such as worker safety and environmental sustainability. The ability to apply pesticides precisely reduces chemical runoff and minimizes the ecological footprint of farming practices.Moreover, the potential for global distribution of these robots opens up new avenues for agricultural innovation in developing regions. As the company noted, autonomous agricultural robots do not recognize geographical boundaries; they can be adapted to various agricultural environments, making them a versatile solution for farmers worldwide.Conclusion: Automating Part of the Agricultural ProcessHada's development of autonomous robots for orchard pesticide application is a promising advancement in the agricultural sector. By addressing the challenges of labor-intensive pesticide application, these robots offer a safer, more efficient alternative that benefits both farmers and the environment. As the technology continues to evolve and expand into new markets, it holds the potential to revolutionize agricultural practices, ensuring a more sustainable future for food production globally. The journey of these robots, from conception to market launch, underscores the importance of innovation in tackling the pressing issues faced by modern agriculture.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.

The agricultural industry has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, continuously seeking ways to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. A significant development in this realm is the emergence of autonomous robots specifically designed for pesticide application in orchards. Jongwoo Ha from Hada explores the design, functionality, and potential impact of these robots across the world.The Need for Automation in AgricultureAgriculture remains one of the most labor-intensive sectors, often requiring repetitive tasks that can be physically demanding and time-consuming. Pesticide application is a prime example of such a task. Traditionally, farmers have relied on manual labor or machinery that requires human operation, exposing workers to health risks associated with chemical exposure. The need for a safer, more efficient solution is evident, and this is where autonomous robots come into play.Design and Functionality of the Autonomous Pesticide Spraying RobotThe autonomous pesticide spraying robot developed by Hada is designed specifically for use in orchards, targeting crops such as apples and oranges. Its design is both practical and innovative, resembling a small car in size, which allows it to navigate orchard rows effectively. The robot features a trunk-like structure equipped with spring nozzles that extend outward, mimicking the branches of a tree. This design enables the robot to spray pesticides at various heights, accommodating trees that can grow up to three meters tall, with the capability to reach up to five meters to account for wind dispersion.One of the standout features of Hada's robot is its ability to pivot the nozzles, allowing for precise application depending on the height of the trees. This adaptability not only enhances the effectiveness of pesticide delivery but also minimizes waste and environmental impact. The robot operates autonomously, utilizing advanced sensors and navigation systems to traverse the orchard without human intervention, thus reducing labor costs and mitigating health risks for workers.Production and Market PotentialAfter three years of development, Hada plans to launch the autonomous pesticide spraying robot by mid-2025. While the initial focus is on the Asian market, the company has expressed a willingness to explore opportunities globally. During the CES event, the team recognized the potential for their technology in regions like Africa, where the demand for autonomous agricultural solutions is growing. The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a partner from Togo highlights the company's commitment to expanding its reach and impact.The Broader Implications of Autonomous Agricultural RobotsHada's introduction of autonomous robots for pesticide application represents a significant shift in agricultural practices. By automating the spraying process, these robots not only improve efficiency but also address critical issues such as worker safety and environmental sustainability. The ability to apply pesticides precisely reduces chemical runoff and minimizes the ecological footprint of farming practices.Moreover, the potential for global distribution of these robots opens up new avenues for agricultural innovation in developing regions. As the company noted, autonomous agricultural robots do not recognize geographical boundaries; they can be adapted to various agricultural environments, making them a versatile solution for farmers worldwide.Conclusion: Automating Part of the Agricultural ProcessHada's development of autonomous robots for orchard pesticide application is a promising advancement in the agricultural sector. By addressing the challenges of labor-intensive pesticide application, these robots offer a safer, more efficient alternative that benefits both farmers and the environment. As the technology continues to evolve and expand into new markets, it holds the potential to revolutionize agricultural practices, ensuring a more sustainable future for food production globally. The journey of these robots, from conception to market launch, underscores the importance of innovation in tackling the pressing issues faced by modern agriculture.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.

CeADAR, Ireland's Centre for AI, and quantum computing (QC) company Equal1 are combining their expertise to help give Ireland a competitive edge in the evolving world of AI-QC platforms. This week, they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together on the establishment of a national Edge AI and Quantum Computing testbed to enable Ireland to develop and deploy AI-QC platforms and services. The collaboration aims to promote the importance of AI and QC in Ireland and Europe for matters of strategic importance, global competitiveness, and technical research and innovation. Quantum Computing has the potential to solve complex problems that are beyond the abilities of traditional computers, but its development has presented challenges over issues including scalability and cost. However, Equal1 announced last month that it had built Bell-1 - Ireland's first quantum computer - using a silicon-based quantum server that eliminates cost and complexity barriers to the adoption of quantum computing. The company said Bell-1 marks the beginning of Quantum Computing 2.0 - the shift from experimental machines in research facilities to practical quantum solutions that businesses can harness to solve complex problems in far less time than traditional computing. As well as creating the AI-QC infrastructure needed to underpin the development of advanced technology platforms, CeADAR and Equal1 will jointly develop funded RDI proposals to progress the national Quantum-AI ecosystem. Quantum-AI is expected to lead to the development of new AI models that will have a transformative impact on multiple business sectors. CeADAR's CEO, Dr John Lonsdale said: "CeADAR's remit is to work with Irish businesses to help them understand and leverage the benefits of AI and machine learning. The fusion of AI and Quantum Computing will lead to transformative change across multiple sectors, and it is our mission to ensure that Irish businesses are well positioned to understand and adapt to the changes that are coming our way. By collaborating with Equal1, CeADAR will be able to create a framework and ecosystem for the development and adoption of Quantum AI." Equal1's CEO, Jason Lynch said: "Equal1 is excited to further strengthen our collaboration with CeADAR - we believe this partnership will position Ireland at the forefront of the intersection between Quantum and AI. By working closely with CeADAR, we aim to create a platform that makes quantum computing accessible for Irish businesses and researchers as they explore the potential of Quantum Computing and AI to have a transformative impact across a range of application use cases and industry sectors." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Youth Employment Agency and Ghana National Fire Service sign MoU to recruit 5,000 young people into the Fire Service to provide support services

Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Bengals have come to a memorandum of understanding in regards to upgrades for Paycor Stadium. Scott brings on Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus to explain what is in the MOU and how this leads to an eventual new lease.

Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Bengals have come to a memorandum of understanding in regards to upgrades for Paycor Stadium. Scott brings on Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus to explain what is in the MOU and how this leads to an eventual new lease.

[깊이 있는 경제뉴스] 1) 美 사모펀드서 발 빼는 차이나 머니.. 영향은? 2) 서울 오피스, 공실대란 났다.. 원인은 이중 침체 3) 현대차-포스코, MOU 체결.. ‘소재 동맹' 맺었다 4) 한화-삼성SDI, 전기 잠수함 곧 나올까.. 기대감 ↑ - 김치형 경제뉴스 큐레이터 - 정지서 연합인포맥스 기자 - 조미현 한국경제신문 기자

21 Apr 2025. The UAE saw just over 1% growth in new employment in Q1, according to Cooper Fitch. So has the busy start to the year really translated into jobs? We break it down with their latest report. Plus, we’re joined in our pop-up studio by Arjun Sarkar, Vice-President of our hosts Dubai CommerCity. And the RTA signs an MoU with Baidu’s Apollo Go - we speak to Khaled Al Awadhi about autonomous taxis hitting Dubai roads in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES:- UAE set to use AI to write laws in world first- Adnoc on shortlist to buy Shell South Africa fuel stations- B'Laban's Facebook Account Announces the Reopening of Its Branches in Saudi Arabia- Tourism to hit 13% of Abu Dhabi's GDP in 2025, 13% of Total GDP- Dubai's RTA inks MoU with China's Baidu to launch trials of self-driving taxis

Rocket Lab has been on-ramped for US and UK defense contracts to expand hypersonic technology development with its Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE). Redwire has been selected by Thales Alenia Space to provide four International Berthing and Docking Mechanism (IBDM) for ESA's Lunar I-Hab. Lúnasa has been awarded a contract by ESA for “Deep Neural Network for Robust Satellite Model Matching”, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Elizabeth Kyrst, the CEO of i-space US.  You can connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn, and learn more about ispace-US on their website. Selected Reading Rocket Lab Onramped To Multi-Billion Dollar U.S. and U.K. Defense Contracts To Expand Hypersonic Technology Development with HASTE Redwire Awarded Contract From Thales Alenia Space to Provide Docking System for European Habitation Module on the Gateway Lunar Space Station Lúnasa LinkedIn  Space ISAC Announces UK Global Hub During 40th Annual Space Symposium Outpost Awarded DAF Contract for the AFRL Rocket Cargo Vanguard Program to Advance Deployable Heat Shield Technology for Shipping Container Size Deliveries from Space SpaceApps and Blue Abyss sign MoU for Mobile Gravity Off-loading System (MOGOS) - Space Applications Glam in Space: Why the NS-31 Women Are More Astronaut Than Most of Us 50 years of ESA T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HPQ Silicon and its France-based affiliate Novacium have taken a critical step toward revolutionizing hydrogen production with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) alongside Malaysian aluminum recycler GLD Alloys. Their collaborative innovation is a solid-state fuel that generates hydrogen without electricity, dangerous pressurized storage, or complex infrastructure—tackling some of the biggest barriers in traditional hydrogen systems.FRENCH MILITARY LOOKING TO FINANCE PILOT PLANT IN 2025 AND REAL WORLD TESTINGIn a powerful vote of confidence, France's Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has pre-selected the project as a candidate for a €750,000 pilot plant grant, and the French military is set to be the first to test the technology in real-world conditions.STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACTGLD Alloys is a leading Malaysian producer of recycled aluminum. The MOU collaboration leverages GLD Alloys' 200,000-ton recycled aluminum production capacity, a critical input in METAGENE's low-carbon hydrogen solution. This partnership addresses two converging needs: scalable hydrogen production and decarbonized aluminum use.95% fewer carbon emissions than primary aluminum-based processesHydrogen output of 1.25 m³ per kg of fuel, surpassing conventional methodsTarget production of 500 tonnes of METAGENE™ fuel per year MILITARY-GRADE VALIDATION & MARKET READINESSThe announcement is more than a promising prototype—it's a platform with real commercial traction. A pilot system producing 10kg of hydrogen per day is set to launch this year, with field testing expected in early 2026 and commercial production soon after.“GLD Alloys is the ideal partner to make METAGENE™ a global commercial success. Their production capacity and environmental commitment position us to target the rapidly growing green hydrogen market.” – Bernard Tourillon, CEO, HPQ SiliconA MARKET POISED FOR EXPONENTIAL GROWTHAccording to BloombergNEF, the green hydrogen market is projected to reach US$500 billion by 2030.  HPQ and Novacium's METAGENE™ offers a rare, fully off-grid solution—ideal for defense, industrial, and remote applications where energy independence is critical.CONCLUSION: DISRUPTION IN MOTIONWith French military backing, an industrial-scale partnership, and a disruptive technology that eliminates long-standing hydrogen hurdles, HPQ Silicon is no longer just an early-stage innovator—it's an emerging force in the future of clean energy. Investors looking for the next transformative small cap may find this company difficult to ignore.

Interview with Kevin Das, Senior Technical Consultant of Frontier Minerals Ltd.Recording date: 8th April 2025New Frontier Minerals, dual-listed on the London and Australian Stock Exchanges, is strategically positioning itself in Australia's critical minerals sector with a focused approach to exploration and development. The company is advancing two key projects: the Harts Range project near Alice Springs and a copper development in Northwest Queensland.The Harts Range project has generated significant interest following recent airborne geophysical surveys that identified 46 potential targets, exceeding management expectations. The company's exploration focus centers on high-value heavy rare earth elements, particularly dysprosium and terbium, which are primarily sourced from China and are essential for defense applications and electric vehicles."What we have at Harts Range which makes it different to all the other rare earth projects is we have their high value heavy rare earths," explains Kevin Das, Senior Technical Consultant for New Frontier Minerals. "These high value heavy rare earths can only be found really in China and there's probably another handful of companies around the world that have these valuable and highly critical minerals."The company has identified two promising prospects at Harts Range, named "Bobs" and "Cusp," where surface sampling has yielded consistently high grades. An interesting feature of the mineralization is that rare earths, uranium, and niobium occur together, creating efficiency in exploration.Simultaneously, New Frontier is advancing its copper project in Northwest Queensland's Mount Isa region. The project includes the "Big One" deposit, containing approximately 2.2 million tons of copper at 1.1% grade. In January, the company signed an MOU with Austral Resources to potentially process ore at their nearby Mount Kelly facility, creating a pathway to production without substantial capital investment."That gives us a real clear pathway to production because we don't have to go to markets to raise $100 million to build a processing facility," Das notes.To fund its exploration activities, New Frontier has divested three non-core assets over the past six months, generating sufficient working capital for planned activities. This approach demonstrates capital discipline and allows the company to focus on its most promising assets without immediate dilution to shareholders.Near-term plans include validating targets at Harts Range, conducting trial processing of copper stockpiles, and drilling at Harts Range later this year. The company's presence in a region attracting major mining companies like Glencore, Anglo America, Rio Tinto, and FMG also creates potential for future M&A activity.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

We open the show with better than expected CPI for the month of March. John Bolton makes a dolt of himself as he suggests Trump is economically illiterate less than 24 hours before the single-biggest jump in the stock market in recent history. Sen. Adam Schiff (in his pants) (D-CA), in a three day period, managed to go from being angry at Trump over tariffs to being angry at Trump for pausing the tariffs. We also remember Sen. Chuck “You” Schumer (D-NY) loved Trump 45's tariff's on China. President Trump revealed the strategy yesterday, getting China to walk into a trap while showing the rest of the world he is open to fair trade negotiations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms the strategy and later reminds us that Trump is focused on Main Street, not just Wall Street. In the meantime, Ambassador Greene, as trade representative to Congress, has to listen to an unhinged and emotional mean-girl Beta-male in the form of Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) screech for 5 minutes. Surprisingly, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) says she understand the Trump tariff plan and agrees we need more industry here in the United States. On the flipside, in desperation to find a way to paint the positive jump in the DOW as a bad thing, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) thinks it's an example of insider trading. Batya Ungar-Sargon reminds us that Trump is the one fighting for the middle class and middle America. In Congress, only 4 Democrats voted for the SAVE Act. This bill makes it the law that voters need to have proof of U.S. Citizenship to vote in federal elections. The View's Sunny Hostin demonstrates the view of the Left with their soft bigotry of low expectations. An Op-Ed in USAToday says we have tariffs underway, but Congress needs to get on tax cuts and cuts in regulation. To get them started, Trump just signed an order to make sure all departments are ignoring any unlawful regulations. Finally, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made an announcement in Panama. They have signed an MOU making it clear that America will always be first and free through the canal. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

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Darth hosts Dr Barts, Hamzah and Si to review the famous home win in Paris. The lads discuss •⁠ ⁠Lineups and gameplans •⁠ ⁠Statspack - Possession, XG, XA, XT, Shots, Big Chances, Game State, Defensive Errors, Monte Carlo •⁠ ⁠Threat to XG explainer •⁠ ⁠Nerdy tech chat on GPS vs video accuracy and margin of error •⁠ ⁠Quiet start •⁠ ⁠PSG take control •⁠ ⁠Luckypool - Offside and Konate •⁠ ⁠Alisson vs PSG •⁠ ⁠Alisson stat-fest •⁠ ⁠2nd half changes - Slot as Mou? •⁠ ⁠Analysing how poor LFC were in attack •⁠ ⁠Subs make us better (again) •⁠ ⁠Salah/Ramadan discussion •⁠ ⁠Harvey's career highlight Statspack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/cl-match-day-r16-leg-1-season-2425/#line-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Head to Escapecollective.com/member to sign up today.Today on Spin Cycle: Caley, Jonny, and Dane dive into the Algarve Poop Show, alternative race endings, and the curious case of Mou. Then, we head back to Ratcliffe Row with the help of a very handy compass.

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, Jason and Brian dive headfirst into the latest tech absurdities, financial scandals, and Elon Musk's ongoing chaos. We start with the annual frustration of unsubscribing from an email list that just won't quit before jumping into the latest gem from Musk himself: "Some of the things that I say will be incorrect." Meanwhile, British IT worker James Howells is back with his ongoing quest to unearth his lost Bitcoin fortune—this time with a plan to buy the entire landfill where he thinks it's buried. And despite all the corporate posturing about a return to office, remote work remains steady, much to the chagrin of commercial real estate moguls still waiting for the workforce to return.The Trump Coin debacle takes center stage, where early traders made a quick $109 million, but over 800,000 investors got wrecked to $2 billion. Adding to the dystopian financial landscape, Microsoft's latest study finds that AI reliance makes people dumber, leading to cognitive atrophy as workers place too much trust in generative AI. Meanwhile, Thomson Reuters lands a major AI copyright win in the courts, striking a blow against legal AI startups. Over at Meta, the latest round of layoffs blindsided workers supposedly meeting performance expectations, proving that job security in tech is about as stable as Musk's grasp on reality. A man in Alabama pleaded guilty to hacking the SEC's X account to falsely announce Bitcoin ETF approvals, sending crypto markets on a rollercoaster ride.On the media front, Mythic Quest Season 4 is out, and we're cautiously optimistic despite needing a breather after Season 2. The White Lotus returns, but can it survive without Stifler's mom? Meanwhile, Karl Urban's role as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II is a big win. Walmart's acquisition of the Dawn of the Dead mall seems hilariously on-brand, while Netflix's attempt at podcasting smells like another cost-cutting maneuver. Finally, in "good news," the odds of a newly discovered asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 are rising. At least it would mean an end to Jeep's infuriating full-screen stoplight ads. Tune in for all this and more on Grumpy Old Geeks!Sponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. 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