MANILA, Philippines, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The European poultry sector will mark its presence at this year’s World Food Expo (WOFEX) on 6–9th August in Manila. As one of the region’s most renowned food industry trade fairs, WOFEX attracts tens of thousands of visitors, including food professionals and individual consumers.
As part of the “European Poultry – From Our Farms to Your Table” campaign, co-financed by the European Union, a press event will be held on 7 August, bringing together media representatives, industry experts, and key stakeholders. The event will highlight the campaign’s objectives and its message to the Filipino market.
In response to rising consumer expectations and growing demand for transparency across the supply chain, the European Union emphasizes more than just taste and nutritional value. European poultry is synonymous with high standards, sustainable development, and modern technology. The three-year campaign in the Philippines aims to raise awareness of the quality and responsibility inherent in EU food production.
European poultry production stands out globally for a range of innovative solutions and practices:
commitment to circular economy principles
reduced consumption of natural resources—up to 50% less than in past decades
investments in automation and smart energy solutions
focus on animal welfare and support for local communities
comprehensive effort to minimize food waste across the supply and distribution chain
The EU’s presence — including Poland — at WOFEX 2025 is a strategic step toward positioning European poultry as a high-quality, safe, and ethical product. The campaign targets both Filipino importers and distributors, as well as consumers who are becoming increasingly attentive to the origin and quality of the food they purchase.
The Philippines offers tremendous potential for European producers. With a rapidly expanding middle class and growing demand for certified, high-quality protein, European poultry is well-positioned for long-term success. The project is being implemented by an industry organization from Poland: the National Poultry Council – Chamber of Commerce, acting on behalf of the European poultry sector.
The project is being implemented by an industry organization from Poland: the National Poultry Council – Chamber of Commerce, acting on behalf of the European poultry sector.
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WASHINGTON, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Afro+ Fest, the East Coast’s first large‑scale festival celebrating the full spectrum of global Black music and culture, will debut Sunday,August 31, 2025, at RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, D.C. The inaugural lineup features superstar headliners Gunna and Asake, leading a cross‑continental roster of A‑list talent for an expected crowd of 20,000 fans.
Powered by the ethos “Africa, plus more,” Afro+ Fest offers a one‑day, all‑ages experience that honors both the future and the legacy of Black music—hip‑hop, Afrobeats, soca, dancehall, R&B and amapiano—alongside immersive art installations, global cuisine, fashion activations and a marketplace of Black‑owned brands and local creators.
2025 Lineup Highlights
Gunna
Asake (closing the festival)
Gabzy
DJ Tunez
Foggie Raw
Machel Montano
Ricky Platinum
Shatta Wale
Shenseea
TXC
Uncle Waffles
Wande Coal
Special Guest: Shy Glizzy (D.C.’s own hometown hero)
A Founder’s Vision “This is the block party we’ve dreamed about for a decade,” said founder and executive producer Michael Awosanya. “With the support of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, Afro+ Fest is bringing the full diaspora to RFK—music, food, culture—driven by the people and sounds that shape us.”
What began as a college dream has grown into a cultural movement—created by and for the communities that have defined Black music worldwide. On August 31, Afro+ Fest is set to become Washington, D.C.’s boldest new tradition. “The festival’s impact will be felt not only through the music, but in the real opportunities it creates for local businesses and visionaries,” Awosanya added.
PRESS & MEDIA CREDENTIALS For all media inquiries, including requests for press credentials, hi-res images, artist bios, site maps, and sponsor materials, accredited journalists and creators are invited to contact Asma Amani of Asma Amani PR at asma@asmaamanipr.com or +1 (703) 286-9084.
About Afro+ Fest Afro+ Fest is the East Coast’s first large-scale festival dedicated to the full spectrum of global Black music and culture. Founded by DMV-area creatives and community leaders, Afro+ Fest aims to amplify Black sounds, unite the diaspora, and foster economic and creative opportunity through music, art, and entrepreneurship. It is a gathering where every member of the diaspora—and every ally who loves Black creativity—can come together in joyful celebration.
DALLAS, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 2025 Frost Radar™ Managed Detection and Response highlights Armor‘s role in helping FinTech, HealthTech and SaaS innovators meet compliance demands while scaling securely in the cloud.
While Armor pioneers AI innovation, this press release is 100% human-intelligence – how refreshing.
Following a rigorous evaluation of over 120 MDR vendors globally, Frost & Sullivan placed Armor in the top 20 leading the charge. Armor stood out for its proven ability in securing cloud-first and highly regulated industries – landing its debut in the Frost Radar™ through SOC transparency, pre-emptive defense, and an ironclad Armor Enterprise Cloud offering.
As highlighted by the author of the report, Lucas Ferreyra, Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan:
“Armor distinguishes itself in the MDR market with purpose-built for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Its cloud-native foundation and strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Oracle give it a unique edge in securing regulated workloads.
Its agentic AI platform cuts mean time to respond dramatically and delivers fully explainable decisions. Combined with SOC transparency through its Nexus portal and backed by cyber warranty protection, Armor gives high-growth companies the security, control, and assurance they need to scale with confidence.”
Key differentiators highlighted in the report include:
Cloud-Centric and Risk-Aligned: Cloud-native organizations seeking agile, cost-effective, always-on protection benefit from Armor’s expertise and strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Oracle.
Complete Customer Visibility: Through the Nexus portal, Armor is redefining customer collaboration by consolidating threat intelligence, orchestration, and threat response into a single, real-time experience.
Threat Mitigation at AI-Speed: Armor’s agentic AI platform, combined with SOC expertise can reduce mean time to respond. The lightweight Armor Agent empowers analysts with deep contextual insight and direct response capabilities.
Simple and Accelerated Compliance: With pre-built security controls, Armor helps customers accelerate time to compliance, offering tailored support for regulated markets including healthcare, finance, energy and manufacturing.
Armor’s inclusion in the Frost Radar™ for MDR follows a year of significant growth, product innovation, and commitment to helping companies safeguard their mission critical workloads while growing their business.
Learn more about Armor’s security solutions and download a full version of the report here.
About Armor Armor is a global leader in cloud-native managed detection and response. Trusted by over 1,700 organizations across 40 countries, Armor delivers cybersecurity, compliance consulting, and 24/7 managed defense built for transparency, speed, and results. By combining human expertise with AI-driven precision, Armor safeguards critical environments to outpace evolving threats and build lasting resilience. For more information visit our website, follow us on LinkedIn, or request a free Cyber Resilience Assessment.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MindHYVE.ai™, a leader in decentralized agentic intelligence, today announced the official launch of its newly reimagined website: https://mindhyve.ai. More than a digital refresh, the new site is an interactive portal into the architecture, ethics, and future-facing vision behind MindHYVE.ai™’s approach to AGI.
Mindhyve.ai – All Systems: Active
The website integrates immersive design, 3D modeling, and an AGI-native visual language — offering visitors a cinematic, thought-provoking experience that invites both exploration and imagination.
“We didn’t just design a website — we constructed an intelligence portal,” said Bill Faruki, Founder & CEO of MindHYVE.ai™. “It reflects the way our systems think: adaptive, spatial, and purpose driven.”
Key Features of the New Site
Immersive, Agentic Interface Inspired by the architecture of decentralized AGI, the new website features motion-responsive navigation, conceptual modules, and a visual language that mirrors agentic flow and reasoning.
Formal Introduction of MindHYVE’s Digital Specialists For the first time, the public is introduced to MindHYVE.ai™’s suite of digital agents, each designed to represent a core pillar of its intelligence ecosystem:
Arthur – reasoning & orchestration
Chiron – knowledge & memory
Justine – values & governance
Ava – human interface for learning & collaboration
These agents are rendered in 3D and featured throughout the site, bringing form and personality to MindHYVE’s internal architecture.
“By giving our digital specialists identity and visual presence, we’re turning the abstract into something relatable,” said Faruki. “It’s a foundational step in building trust in AGI.”
Concept-Led Storytelling Rather than focusing on products, the site emphasizes concepts, ethics, and intelligence strategy. Users can explore the logic behind MindHYVE.ai™’s design systems, the ethical parameters shaping its tools, and the long-term vision of AI for global good.
“AI for Good” Visual Ethos Every design element — from dimensional depth to ambient motion — is intentional. The AGI-centric design system underscores MindHYVE.ai™’s commitment to human-aligned, globally inclusive intelligence systems.
“We believe the future of AI must feel different, not just function differently,” Faruki added. “The site is our way of showing what that future could look like.”
Explore the Experience
Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, partner, or curious learner, the new website offers a clear and compelling window into what’s next for AI — and how MindHYVE.ai™ is helping shape it.
BEIJING, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — When youth from across the Pacific met the misty Jiangnan area, Suzhou, a city known for double-sided embroidery, unveils an immersive training ground for future diplomats. On July 16, the China-U.S. Future Diplomats Summer Camp was launched at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). Representatives from both nations, educators, and students gathered through keynote speeches and case studies, exploring the profound significance of youth exchange for China-U.S. relations. Subsequent Model UN Conference ignited intellectual engagement.
Over 25 delegates from #China & #US convened in #Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, on Jul 15-19 for the groundbreaking #ChinaUSFutureDiplomats Summer Camp.
From July 16 to 17, young delegates engaged in multilateral diplomatic simulations, debating environmental governance, AI cooperation, and trade relations, honing cross-cultural negotiation skills through discourse.
Michael Alexander Buzzy, a PhD candidate at Wayne State University Law School, shared: “I must say this summer camp portion has been one favorite of my entire time in ChASC5 so far. My particular panel works on artificial intelligence (AI). This is something that’s been impacting us all, especially recently through chatbots such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, giving us many experiences. And we all have shared experiences using those models, to be able to actually draw on our prior experience, dig into our understanding and our different backgrounds. We bring from artificial intelligence and help to try and produce a shared outcome. It is really meaningful. And this interpersonal exchange has been really powerful, as we each feel we have bought into the ideas that we’re bringing forward. We feel mutually respected by our peers, and the result is really something we all agree on. That compromise and genuine connection we make through that is really, really special.”
Liu Yuxuan, an undergraduate student in International Relations at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, noted: “What particularly excites me this time is the inclusion of American youth participants. Their presence amplifies diverse perspectives throughout our proceedings. Simultaneously, we Chinese delegates may assume roles representing China or portray American counterparts, and American delegates can advocate on behalf of China. This role-exchange mechanism enables delegates during preparation to deepen their understanding of current bilateral challenges and identify necessary actions to achieve mutually beneficial collaborative goals.”
On July 18, the closing ceremony culminated this trans-Pacific youth dialogue. With the signing of the Youth Declaration for the China-U.S. Future Diplomats Summer Camp and award presentation, Suzhou’s white-walled, black-tiled architecture bears witness to a shared commitment.
Li Liao, a high school student from Qinglai School, reflected: “Throughout these three days, what resonated most profoundly: despite representing different nations and governmental bodies, we unite in purpose, addressing collective global challenges. This embodies a defining truth of our contemporary world: divergent interests coexist, yet we bridge differences through mutual respect.”
Hannah Kim, an undergraduate student majoring in International Relations and Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, Canada, said: “I’m just so privileged to have even engaged in such a unique space in which we can bring delegates from all over China and also all over the world to come together and have really productive dialogue.”
Michael Alexander Buzzy added: “I really enjoyed and appreciated how intentional, substantive, and kind the dialogue was. No one was necessarily super aggressive or argumentative, and we were really able to just come together as people and work out our differences to come up with a really substantive final result. It was a true privilege to be a part of it. I’d say the summer camp is enlightening and inspirational, innovative and engaging.”
Hu Guoran, a student at the University of Toronto, remarked: “My most immediate takeaway was the extraordinary vitality of this event. We gained the privilege of connecting with outstanding peers worldwide and jointly discussing the planet’s most critical and cutting-edge issues—a profound honor and rare privilege.”
Song Jiachen, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, observed: “It is far more international than I’d envisioned. I’d worried it might become an insular echo chamber with limited authentic U.S. engagement but discovered substantial participation—and met Americans genuinely and deeply passionate about experiencing Chinese culture firsthand.”
After the Summer Camp, delegates further delved into Suzhou Industrial Park, examining its technology-driven industrial transformation. By day, they explored Suzhou Museum, where within Ieoh Ming Pei’s Jiangnan-inspired architecture, youths experienced poetical serenity.
Henry Frederick Gregory Collins, an undergraduate student in International Political Economy with a minor in Asian Studies at the University of Puget Sound, noted: “Today we’re back with another video. We’re exploring the textile section of the Suzhou Museum, looking at some wonderful examples of beautiful Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) clothing. As we can see here, this beautiful garment is something that could have definitely been worn by someone who is both a warrior and a scholar—someone who could wield the sword but was also well versed in ancient scriptures and stuff like that.”
Noah Kekoa Candelario, an undergraduate student in International Political Economy at the University of Puget Sound, said: “I really like the architecture here. I believe that it was designed by Leoh Ming Pei. I heard very few things about him, but my grandparents are huge fans of his work. I remember sitting in a hotel back home in Hawaii with my grandparents; they were really in distraught when he sadly passed away. So it’s amazing that you can find beauty in buildings as well. Since coming to China, I never expected that you’re able to combine materialism and nature at the same time and make nature work for mankind.”
Through tea ceremony gatherings and the pure tones of guqin melodies, delegates touched the essence of Eastern philosophy.
From July 7 to 23, 25 delegates selected via the International Student Conferences (ISC)’s 5th China-America Student Conference participated in “Across the Pacific: China-U.S. Youth Dialogue for a Shared Future,” journeying from Beijing to Xi’an, Suzhou, and Shanghai for exchanges. This program is jointly hosted by the China International Communications Group Center for the Americas, the U.S.-based ISC, and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, with support from Xi’an Jiaotong University. The China-U.S. Future Diplomats Summer Camp served as a cornerstone initiative.
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NEW YORK, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.
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Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on July 22nd
Equities are little changed Tuesday morning after the S&P 500 hit a new record on Monday. The large-cap index’s gains come as earnings season ramps up.
Prior to market open, NYSE-listed firms including Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), General Motors (NYSE: GM), and Philip Morris (NYSE: PM) will report their Q2 earnings ahead of the White House’s reciprocal tariff rollout on August 1st.
Investors will be listening closely to what Fed Chair Jerome Powell has to say this morning. Chair Powell is scheduled to make opening remarks at an event in Washington.
Opening Bell Walmart (NYSE: WMT) rings the Opening Bell
Closing Bell Grupo Cibest (NYSE: CIB) celebrates 30 years of being listed on the NYSE
Demonstrating the importance of testing hail defense systems to protect solar farms globally
NORWALK, Conn. and SAN JOSE, Calif., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GameChange Solar (GCS) and VDE Americas, a global leader in technical advisory and catastrophic risk assessment services for the solar power industry, released a study on the use of GameChange Solar Genius Tracker’sTM hail mitigation function. In the study “HailStowTM Performance in April 2025,” VDE evaluated the operation of GameChange Solar’s hail stow for a utility-scale solar facility in hail-prone Arkansas.
Genius Tracker
The purpose of the study was to confirm the performance of GameChange Solar’s hail mitigation system, which can be installed to protect solar assets from catastrophic hail damage. For the study, VDE reviewed operational data during six storms that passed near the study site over a three-day period and met the criteria to trigger a hail stow. In all cases, the system successfully went to the desired steep stow angle, where solar panels are tilted to deflect direct hail impact. In the report, VDE notes, “For this study period, the HailStow™ system worked as designed, including processing hail warnings, issuing activation emails, and moving the trackers to hail stow position.”
Hail mitigation has been a genuine concern for owners and insurers of solar power plants throughout the United States and other hail-prone locations. As one of the top three global manufacturers of solar trackers, GameChange Solar has worked closely with VDE to develop a rigorously tested hail mitigation system, delivering advanced protection that helps safeguard assets, reduce risk, and support long-term performance.
“With hailstorms across the globe intensifying, it is critical to install hail mitigation systems – like GameChange’s Solar Genius Tracker™ HailStow™ – which are effective in reducing solar panel damage due to hail,” said Jon Previtali, VP and Senior Principal Engineer at VDE Americas. “In our role to protect and extend the economic value of solar assets, we continue to advocate for advanced weather alert services, proactive hail stow implementation and frequent testing of hail stow systems.”
“This successful validation by VDE is the result of a strong engineering partnership and a shared commitment to rigorous, real-world validation,” said Scott Van Pelt, Chief Engineer at GameChange Solar. “We developed the Genius Tracker™ HailStow™ to provide a fast, reliable response that helps protect solar infrastructure from catastrophic hail damage. By working closely with VDE, we ensure that our systems provide top tier hail protection, long-term asset reliability, and insurability in hail-prone regions.”
About VDE Americas
VDE Americas provides technical advisory and risk mitigation services to renewable energy stakeholders — from project owners and financiers to equipment manufacturers and those who construct, operate and insure large-scale solar power generation and energy storage facilities. A wholly owned subsidiary of the VDE Group, VDE Americas is recognized globally as the leading authority in solar project hail risk intelligence and loss prevention. The company’s expertise and innovative solutions have facilitated billions of dollars of investment in renewable energy assets.
VDE, one of the largest technology organizations in Europe, has been regarded as a synonym for innovation and technological progress for more than 130 years. VDE is the only organization in the world that combines science, standardization, testing, certification, and application consulting under one umbrella. The VDE mark has been synonymous with the highest safety standards and consumer protection for more than 100 years.
About GameChange Solar
GameChange is one of the top three global providers of solar tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. We have delivered over 43 GW of solar tracker and fixed tilt systems that combine fast installation, bankable quality, and unbeatable value through superior engineering, innovative design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our products enable solar panels at power plants to follow the sun’s movement across the sky and optimize plant performance while protecting the array from damaging weather conditions.