There has been an uptick in glamourised, stylised and fully stocked pantries on TikTok and Instagram, recently. — Dreamstime/TNS Neatly aligned glass spice jars tagged with printed white labels. Wicker baskets filled with packages of pasta, crackers and snacks. Rows of flavoured seltzer water stacked in double-decker plastic bins. In today's consumer culture, 'a place for everything and everything in its place' isn't just a mantra; it's big business. As someone who studies digital consumer culture, I've noticed an uptick in glamourised, stylised and fully stocked pantries on TikTok and Instagram, giving rise to a content genre I dub 'pantry porn.

https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2023/03/19/opinion-whats-with-all-the-039pantry-porn039-on-instagram-and-tiktok

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A new study by a team of researchers at the University of Toronto's Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) has uncovered biological reasons underlying sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes, offering a promising new strategy to prevent illness. The pre-clinical research, published in the journal iScience , has yet to be replicated in humans, but points to the ACE2 protein as a key contributor to differences in COVID-19 outcomes between males and females. During the early days of the pandemic, clinicians noticed that males were more likely than females to be hospitalized or admitted to the ICU or to die from COVID-19 despite having similar infection rates.

https://www.miragenews.com/research-men-more-prone-to-severe-covid-19-1096559/

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TEL AVIV — An Italian tourist was killed and five people were wounded in a car-ramming in Tel Aviv on Friday that came hours after two Israeli sisters were killed in a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank. The attacks, after a night of crossborder strikes in Gaza and Lebanon, added to heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions following Israeli police raids in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque this week. The tensions threatened to spiral into a wider conflict overnight as Israel responded to a barrage of rockets by hitting targets linked to the Islamist group Hamas in Gaza and southern Lebanon, but the fighting entered a lull on Friday.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1754053/israel-palestine-tensions-high-after-deadly-attacks

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden announced that the United States, through USAID and the U.S. Department of State, is providing $11 million in additional humanitarian assistance to the people of Libya affected by devastating flooding in the northeastern part of the country. This additional life-saving assistance comes at a crucial moment to support the Libyan people as they work to recover from this disaster. Severe rainfall due to Storm Daniel, flash flooding, and the subsequent failure of two dams resulted in widespread flooding that has killed thousands of people.

https://www.miragenews.com/us-pledges-11m-more-in-aid-for-libya-flood-1086760/

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The UK's brightest pupils' chances of getting top GCSE grades are actually lower in grammar schools than in comprehensives, according to a major new piece of research. The study, which was based on test results and other information from all pupils in England, challenges the common belief that high achievers do better in more academic schools. Findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Educational Review , demonstrate those with the highest scores at age 11 were less likely to achieve five top GCSE grades if they went to grammar school than if they attended a comprehensive, once other background factors were taken into account.

https://www.miragenews.com/research-grammar-schools-not-necessarily-best-1072788/

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First Republic Investment Management Inc. reduced its position in shares of iShares Global Clean Energy ETF ( NASDAQ:ICLN – Free Report ) by 12.5% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 452,798 shares of the company's stock after selling 64,824 shares during the quarter. First Republic Investment Management Inc.'s holdings in iShares Global Clean Energy ETF were worth $8,956,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/03/first-republic-investment-management-inc-sells-64824-shares-of-ishares-global-clean-energy-etf-nasdaqicln.html

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From restless nights to restorative sleep, here’s why this premium mattress lives up to the hypeRead more: Best mattresses, tried and tested

https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/mattresses/hynos-luxurious-earth-05-mattress-review-b2929439.html

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2023 Regional Community Forums boosting opportunities for Queenslanders Ministers and State Members of Parliament supporting rural and regional Queenslanders Local priorities and the Q2032 'Buy Queensland' approach are on the agenda The third Regional Community Forums of the year take place today as the Palaszczuk Government continues to drive change and deliver billions of dollars to the regions. Cabinet Ministers and State Members will b e out in force across rural and regional Queensland to maintain the conversation with forum members about the priorities and opportunities in seven regions.

https://www.miragenews.com/regional-forums-steering-queensland-towards-1072739/

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BERLIN/FRANKFURT — Airports and bus and train stations across Germany were at a standstill on Monday morning, disrupting millions of commuters and travelers at the start of the work week during one of the largest walkouts in decades in Europe's largest economy. The 24-hour strikes called by the Verdi trade union and railway and transport union EVG were the latest in months of industrial action that has hit major European economies as higher food and energy prices dent living standards. Two of the country's largest airports, Munich and Frankfurt, suspended flights, while long-distance rail services were cancelled by German rail operator Deutsche Bahn.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1748753/largest-strike-in-decades-leaves-germany-at-a-standstill

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Screens in Hana Bank's trading room in central Seoul show the Kospi closing at 2,667.07 points on Tuesday, up 1.31 percent, or 34.49 points, from the previous trading session. [YONHAP] Stocks finished higher for a fourth consecutive day Tuesday to reach a 52-week high, led by strong tech stocks. The won fell against the dollar. The benchmark Kospi advanced 1.3 percent, or 34.49 points, to 2,667.07. Trading volume was at 483.9 million shares worth 15.7 trillion won ($12.2 billion), with gainers outnumbering losers 626 to 257.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/640/0000041521?sid=101

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I have taken the decision to approve Moorabbin Airport's next Master Plan following careful consideration and within the provisions available to me under the relevant legislation. The new Master Plan will better protect the future of general aviation in Melbourne and set the future vision for one of Australia's busiest airports. I acknowledge that there have been stakeholder concerns with the master planning process relating to Moorabbin Airport, particularly around community engagement and general aviation planning processes.

https://www.miragenews.com/moorabbin-airport-master-plan-approved-1078311/

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U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at Kahului Airport, Kahului, Hawaii, U.S., August 21, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque KAHULUI, Hawaii — U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Maui on Monday, nearly two weeks after wildfires swept through the Hawaiian island and killed more than 114 people, for a brief visit where he will console victims and consult with local authorities. Biden landed late morning, local time, and headed straight for a helicopter tour of burned-out areas with first lady Jill Biden.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1819847/biden-arrives-in-hawaii-to-survey-maui-wildfire-damage-speak-to-survivors

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Clarkisha Kent is a Nigerian American writer, culture critic, former columnist, and author of Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto. Committed to telling inclusive stories via unique viewpoints from nigh-infancy, she is fascinated with using storytelling and cultural criticism not as a way to 'overcome' or 'transcend' her unique identities (as a FAT, bisexual, and disabled Black African woman), but as a way to explore them, celebrate them, affirm them, and most importantly, normalize them and make the world safe enough for people who share them to exist.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/plusmodelradio/2023/04/10/clarkisha-kent-episode-303

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Reserve Rights ( RSR ) traded 3.6% lower against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 17:00 PM ET on April 15th. One Reserve Rights token can currently be purchased for about $0.0046 or 0.00000015 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Reserve Rights has a total market cap of $212.05 million and approximately $11.46 million worth of Reserve Rights was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. In the last week, Reserve Rights has traded up 9.8% against the US dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/15/reserve-rights-rsr-trading-9-8-higher-this-week.html

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LOS ANGELES – The Chicago Bulls spoiled superstar LeBron James's return from a 13-game injury absence on Thursday, beating the Lakers 118-108 to tighten their hold on the final Eastern Conference play-in berth. Zach LaVine scored 32 points to lead the Bulls, but all eyes were on James at Crypto.com Arena, where the 38-year-old forward came off the bench for just the second time in his 20-year NBA career, the only other occasion coming in December of 2007 when he was with Cleveland. James, sidelined since February 26 with a tendon injury in his right foot, checked in to a standing ovation with the Lakers up 12-9 in the first quarter — going through his traditional hand-chalk toss near the scorer's table before hitting the floor.

https://sports.inquirer.net/502783/nba-lakers-fall-to-bulls-in-lebron-james-return

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Will Burchfield and Pat Caputo of 97.1 FM pull up a seat with Jennifer Hammond to break down the Tigers weekend against the Rays and the fallout from the botched Eduardo Rodriguez trade. Then its on to some Lions chat as they get set for their first preseason game this week against the Giants. Plus, a disappointing loss by USA soccer in the Women's World Cup & Big 10 conference expansion.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sportsworks-8623-hammer-talking-tigers-lions-usa-soccer-big-10-expansion/video/dfc14b4bbd6bac17b49290a166e1d8c6

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MGP Ingredients ( NASDAQ:MGPI – Get Free Report ) ‘s stock had its 'buy' rating reiterated by stock analysts at Truist Financial in a research report issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. They presently have a $125.00 target price on the stock. Truist Financial's price target suggests a potential upside of 13.69% from the company's current price. Separately, StockNews.com started coverage on MGP Ingredients in a report on Thursday, May 18th. They issued a 'hold' rating for the company. MGP Ingredients stock traded down $1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/14/mgp-ingredients-nasdaqmgpi-given-buy-rating-at-truist-financial.html

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Samyang Roundsquare CEO Kim Jung-soo speaks during a press conference held to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Samyang Ramen on Tuesday in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Thursday. [SAMYANG ROUNDSQUARE] Samyang Roundsquare, the parent company of Samyang Foods, is jumping into new businesses and research related to plant-based protein and microbiomes in a bid to diversify its revenue stream currently centered around ramyeon products. The strategy, announced on Thursday by Samyang Roundsquare CEO Kim Jung-soo, aims to tap into growing consumer consciousness toward healthier, more tailored eating habits.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/640/0000043359?sid=101

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Benin Management CORP grew its stake in shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WBA – Free Report ) by 15.7% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 6,620 shares of the pharmacy operator's stock after purchasing an additional 900 shares during the period. Benin Management CORP's holdings in Walgreens Boots Alliance were worth $229,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in WBA.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/09/benin-management-corp-has-229000-position-in-walgreens-boots-alliance-inc-nasdaqwba.html

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Manchester United are interested in signing Brazilian forward Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense. Transfer Talk has the latest.

https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog-transfer-talk/story/4858958/live-transfer-talk-man-united-eye-brazil-starlet-vitor-roque

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