OpenAI Joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance as Foundation Member to Strengthen Global Response Against AI-Enabled Scams

December 2, 2025 8:00 AM

As scammers adopt increasingly sophisticated methods powered by artificial intelligence, global coordination and responsible innovation have become essential to protecting consumers. Today, the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and OpenAI announce that OpenAI has joined GASA as a Foundation Member, marking a significant step forward in the shared mission to combat AI-enabled fraud and strengthen digital safety worldwide.OpenAI is an AI research...

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Hernando County Commission Chairman Brian Hawkins Delivers State of the County Address Highlighting Major Tax Cuts, Low Debt, and Landmark Fiscal Reforms

December 1, 2025 9:00 AM

In his State of the County address today, Hernando County Commission Chairman Brian Hawkins unveiled a comprehensive fiscal strategy delivering significant taxpayer relief while securing the county's long-term future. Highlighting a debt ratio of less than 3%-one of the lowest in Florida-Hawkins announced landmark reforms that prioritize infrastructure, public safety, and conservation.A True Tax Cut: 3% Below Rollback Chairman Hawkins...

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Statement From the National Bar Association on the Dismissal of the Case Against New York Attorney General Letitia James

November 24, 2025 5:15 PM

The National Bar Association (NBA) affirms its unwavering support for New York Attorney General Letitia "Tish" James. The dismissal of the case against her is a powerful vindication of the rule of law. We commend the Court for upholding constitutional principles and reinforcing the essential checks and balances that protect our democracy. This outcome confirms what we have said from the beginning: the justice system must never be used as a...

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The SLB and USDA Forest Service Expand Accelerator Cities Program to Advance Affordable, Sustainable Building Solutions

November 18, 2025 3:30 PM

The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service (Forest Service), is expanding its Accelerator Cities Program to advance affordable, sustainable building solutions through wood construction. Building on successful collaborations in Boston, Georgia, and New York City, the next phase of the initiative introduces new city-led programs in Portland, Oregon, and Santa Monica, California.Launched to help cities pilot and...

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Hope for Haiti Elects New Board Chair: Dr. Vladimir J. Mathieu

November 18, 2025 6:00 AM

Hope for Haiti, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Haitian people, announces the election of Vladimir J. Mathieu, MD, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Mathieu succeeds the Honorable Mary E. Sommer (retired), who has served as Board Chair since 2020 and guided the organization through a period of growth, resilience, and renewed impact.A native of Les Cayes-where Hope for Haiti operates its core...

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AirIQ Announces September 30, 2025 Quarterly Results

November 12, 2025 7:30 AM

AirIQ Inc. ("AirIQ") (TSXV:IQ), a leader in IoT-based asset management solutions since 1997, today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2025, reporting a new record for recurring revenue.Unless otherwise noted herein, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars except share and per share information.First Quarter and Sequential Highlights (for the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to...

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New Report Reveals Brazilians Face 252 Scam Encounters Annually Despite High Confidence in Spotting Fraud

November 12, 2025 4:20 AM

he Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) will release its State of Scam Brazil Report 2025 on November 13, revealing an alarming disconnect between confidence and vulnerability: while 75% of Brazilians believe they can recognize scams, 70% have fallen victim to at least one within the past year. The report estimates total losses at R$99 billion, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action across sectors.Part of a landmark global study...

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Abdulla N. Khoory on How the GCC Is Mobilizing Billions to Redefine Global Development

November 11, 2025 11:30 AM

Drawing on years of field experience and detailed economic analysis, Abdulla N. Khoory suggests "The Gulf has the means, the values, and the proximity to reshape how the world thinks about development," Khoory says. "What we need now is structure - a system that turns generosity into measurable progress."The research, part of Fiker Institute's ongoing work on global governance and international development, documents an unprecedented shift in...

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Ninth Arab and Regional Guarantee Programs Forum Opens in Riyadh

November 4, 2025 1:00 AM

The Ninth Arab and Regional Guarantee Programs Forum began today in Riyadh, hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprises Loan Guarantee Program (Kafalah).Kafalah CEO and Board Member Homam Hashem emphasized the vital role of guarantee programs in supporting economic growth and expanding financing opportunities for businesses.The forum brought together more than 250 experts and representatives from 28 countries and international organizations,...

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NIPA Accelerates Korea–Japan Digital Collaboration at Japan IT Week Autumn 2025

November 3, 2025 10:00 AM

The National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), a public agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, successfully concluded its participation in Japan IT Week Autumn 2025, held from October 22 to 24 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. Through the operation of the KOREA NIPA Pavilion, NIPA showcased 50 leading Korean software and ICT companies and achieved significant outcomes, including USD 310,000 in signed export...

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AirIQ Announces Strategic Acquisition

November 3, 2025 7:30 AM

AirIQ Inc. ("AirIQ") (TSXV:IQ), a leader in IoT based asset management solutions since 1997, announces the strategic acquisition of certain assets including customers, video telematics software solutions, URL's, licenses and other marketing assets from a privately held IoT services Company on October 31, 2025.The acquired customers have over 1,000 devices that generate approximately $450,000 in total annual recurring revenues with margins of...

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Scam Encounters Every Four Days: Mexico's Financial Toll

November 3, 2025 7:00 AM

Additionally, nearly 3/5 of Mexican adults claim to have experienced a scam in the last year, with each scam victim being scammed on average 1.8 times.With widespread financial lossesShopping scams (55%), investment scams (48%) and unexpected money scams (47%) are the most common types of scams in Mexico, with some having money stolen via email while others received kidnapping threats. Additionally, over 1/3 of Mexican adults claim to have lost...

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Saudi Arabia Assumes Chairmanship of INTOSAI

October 31, 2025 7:30 AM

Today, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia solidified its global leadership in public financial auditing and accounting by winning the chairmanship of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI). The announcement was made during the 25th General Assembly of INTOSAI, held in Sharm El-Sheikh under the patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt.The General Assembly declared Saudi...

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Financial Street Forum Held in Beijing, Foreign Consumers Discuss New Trend of Turning to China for Products

October 31, 2025 4:30 AM

The Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 was held in Beijing from October 27 to 30. During the four-day agenda, over 400 financial leaders, policymakers and industry experts from more than 30 countries and regions around the world gathered in Beijing's Financial Street. The core area of Beijing's Financial Street, covering an area of 2.59 square kilometers, has witnessed and carried the process and achievements of China's financial...

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Ardent, a Member of Mission1st, Earns Prestigious 2025 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award

October 30, 2025 11:00 AM

For the fifth year in a row, Ardent and its parent company, Mission1st Group, have been awarded the 2025 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor. The Platinum Medallion is the highest level of recognition awarded to employers for their exceptional efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation's veterans.As a medium-sized employer (maintaining between 51-499 employees), Ardent and Mission1st Group met the...

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Vanderbilt Report: VisionWave Adds AI Infrastructure Integration To Its Defense Hardware Portfolio

October 30, 2025 8:07 AM

VisionWave Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:VWAV) is adding infrastructure integration capabilities that could multiply the value of its hardware.The company's partnership with PVML Ltd. represents a strategic repositioning that defense investors should examine closely. VisionWave is expanding from hardware supplier to become both a hardware and AI infrastructure integrator, a move that enhances its competitive position in the defense digital stack.The...

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Four Winners Announced for the 2025 Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools

October 29, 2025 2:45 PM

The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and the USDA Forest Service (USDA) announced the winners of the 2025 Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools. This year's competition awarded $1.8 million to support projects that accelerate the adoption of mass timber in the United States, with a dedicated focus on K-12 educational environments.The winning projects demonstrate how biophilic design with mass timber can strengthen academic...

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Ecological Threat Report 2025: Extreme Wet-Dry Seasons Emerge as Critical Conflict Catalyst

October 29, 2025 1:00 AM

New research from the Institute for Economics & Peace reveals that changing rainfall patterns are significantly amplifying conflict risks worldwide. The 2025 Ecological Threat Report (ETR), released today, finds conflict death rates are substantially higher in areas where rainfall is concentrating into fewer months, compared to regions where rain is spreading more evenly throughout the year.Key FindingsOn average in areas where wet and dry...

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Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association Names Darcy Davidson 2025 Fire Safety Advocate Award Winner

October 28, 2025 10:00 AM

The Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association (FEMA) is honored to announce Darcy Davidson as the recipient of its 2025 Fire Safety Advocate Award. The prestigious honor was presented at the association's annual conference, recognizing Davidson's outstanding leadership and substantial contributions to community fire safety through education, training, and meaningful risk-reduction strategies. The Fire Safety Advocate Award is given annually to...

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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Honors President Donald J. Trump With Street Co-Designation, President Donald J. Trump Drive

October 28, 2025 8:00 AM

In a historic vote on September 10, 2025, the Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Commission approved a ceremonial co-designation recognizing President Donald J. Trump Drive at the southeast corner of Commercial Boulevard and Seagrape Drive. The measure-sponsored by Commissioner Richard DeNapoli at the request of residents passed after spirited debate and a strong turnout from citizens across Broward County.The Broward Republican Party applauds...

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