Cow Agtech Startup Halter Becomes New Zealand’s Latest Unicorn After $100 Million Raise

WELLINGTON, June 2025 — New Zealand agtech startup Halter has become one of the country’s rare unicorns, reaching a valuation of $1 billion following a successful $100 million Series D funding round. The company, which develops smart cattle management technology for dairy farmers, announced the raise on Monday as it accelerates its expansion into the […]

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Office of Public Affairs | Jacksonville Property Management Company to Pay Compensation and Penalties for Imposing Unlawful Charges on U.S. Military Servicemembers

The Justice Department resolved an enforcement matter against JWB Real Estate Management for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) when it imposed illegal early termination charges on military servicemembers who terminated their leases after receiving military relocation orders. JWB Property Management, a property management company based in Jacksonville, Florida, imposed early termination fees on […]

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EBRD Provides €100 Million Investment Loan to Boost Resilience of Ukraine’s Agribusiness Sector

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Ukraine’s wartime food security with a €100 million investment loan package aimed at strengthening the resilience of the country’s agribusiness sector. The financing is directed towards MHP, Ukraine’s leading agricultural and food production company. Under the arrangement, the EBRD will provide €40 million from its […]

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Mike Bloomberg: Ireland “Writing a New Chapter” as U.S. Faces Growth Concerns

DUBLIN, June 2025 — Former New York City Mayor and Bloomberg LP founder Mike Bloomberg has lauded Ireland’s economic progress, saying the country is “writing a new chapter in its history” as it continues to attract global investment, while the United States grapples with concerns over economic growth. Speaking at a Bloomberg event in Dublin, […]

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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking and Sending Obscene Material to Minors

Pensacola, FL – June 2025Charles M. Schmaltz, 28, of Pensacola, has pleaded guilty in federal court to cyberstalking and transmitting obscene materials to minor females, as announced by U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin for the Northern District of Florida. “Protecting children from online abuse remains a top priority,” said U.S. Attorney Heekin. “Offenders who target […]

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🪙 U.S. Secures Historic $225 Million Cryptocurrency Seizure Linked to Investment Fraud Scams

Largest-Ever Crypto Confidence Scam Forfeiture Targets Global Criminal Network Washington, D.C. – June 19, 2025The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to an extensive global investment fraud and money laundering network—marking the largest crypto-related seizure in the history of […]

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Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 22 in Greek Orthodox Church Attack in Syria

June 23, 2025 – Damascus, Syria – A suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, killing at least 22 people and injuring 63 others during a service, according to Syrian state media. The attack occurred during the Divine Liturgy at the Mar Elias Church […]

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UK Government Announces £750,000 Fund to Support Disadvantaged Youngsters in Aviation Careers

The UK government has announced a new £750,000 ($1 million) investment aimed at helping disadvantaged young people pursue careers as pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals. The funding forms part of the fourth round of the Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund, a government initiative designed to remove barriers that prevent underrepresented groups from accessing careers […]

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NATO Leaders to Convene for Summit in The Hague

June 24, 2025 – The Hague, Netherlands – Heads of state and government from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will meet in The Hague on Tuesday for a high-level summit aimed at reinforcing transatlantic unity and addressing key security challenges. The meeting, hosted by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, comes ahead of the formal […]

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Israel and Iran Agree to Ceasefire After 12-Day Conflict, President Trump Announces

June 24, 2025 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 12 days of escalating hostilities that threatened to destabilize the wider Middle East. The conflict, marked by Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliatory attacks by Iran, displaced millions in Tehran […]

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