Four months before the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, key banking regulators worried about the dangers large regional lenders posed to financial stability, according to records from an advisory meeting reviewed by Reuters. Officials from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) told an advisory panel on bank failures in November that 'large portions' of regional banks' deposit balances were uninsured and warned of 'knock-on effects' for other banks. FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg said at the meeting, which was held in public but the details of which have not been previously reported, that after the financial crisis of 2008 regulators had fixated on making the biggest banks, deemed global systemically important banks (G-SIBs), safe.

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Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan sentenced to three years in jailSupporters of former PM Nawaz Sharif, leader of ruling Pakistan Muslim league Nawaz, hold his pictures as they celebrate arrest of Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and the Chairman of opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), three years in prison in the Toshakhana case, in Multan, Pakistan, 05 August 2023. Imran Khan has been arrested by Punjab police after an Islamabad trial court found him guilty of "corrupt practices" in the Toshakhana case, PTI's general secretary Omar Ayub confirmed.

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

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President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shake hands at expanded summit talks at the latter‘s residence in Tokyo on Thursday. [Photo by Lee Seung-hwan]South Korea and Japan agreed to resume the so-called shuttle diplomacy between the leaders of the two countries for the first time in 12 years and for Japan lift its export ban on key chip materials to its closest neighbor as they take steps to normalize bilateral relations.President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a bilateral summit in Tokyo on Thursday.

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Smart Block Chain City ( SBCC ) traded down 1.7% against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 9:00 AM Eastern on September 4th. One Smart Block Chain City token can now be bought for $0.0324 or 0.00000125 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. During the last seven days, Smart Block Chain City has traded 0.2% higher against the US dollar. Smart Block Chain City has a market capitalization of $97.14 million and approximately $39,382.61 worth of Smart Block Chain City was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/04/smart-block-chain-city-price-hits-0-0324-on-exchanges-sbcc.html

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Allikuttai Lake renovated at ₹10 crore, inaugurated by CM M.K. Stalin, enhancing agricultural productivity and groundwater levels.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/renovated-allikuttai-lake-inaugurated-in-salem/article69632824.ece

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Mayuga (center) with cast members (from left, top) Jico Umali, Nourijune Hooshmand, Chaye Mogg, Reneé Dominique, Zara Loayon, Jorybelle Agoto; (bottom) Lottiebie, Labajo and Aaron Maniego We wanted a cast of new faces,' said indie filmmaker Kevin Mayuga as to why, aside from singer-actor Juan Karlos 'JK' Labajo, his film 'When This is All Over' features some of the more influential TikTok personalities. 'When This is All Over' is an official entry to the 19th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, which will run from Aug.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/511824/tiktok-celebs-cast-alongside-jk-labajo-for-when-this-is-all-over

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Appaloosa LP boosted its stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 21.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 700,000 shares of the social networking company's stock after acquiring an additional 125,000 shares during the period. Meta Platforms comprises approximately 7.8% of Appaloosa LP's portfolio, making the stock its 5th largest position. Appaloosa LP's holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $148,358,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/12/meta-platforms-inc-nasdaqmeta-is-appaloosa-lps-5th-largest-position.html

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New research from Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) unveils the extent of sustained exploitation within many Chinese families that have a clear preference for sons over daughters – and why daughters can stay 'trapped' in this situation throughout their lives. The new study explores Chinese families that have a strong preference for sons, where daughters are expected to make substantial financial or labour contributions to their parents before and after marriage– often to subsidise the schooling and living expenses of their brothers.

https://www.miragenews.com/research-probes-daughter-exploitation-in-chinas-1076558/

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imported cars-Aug sales Imported car sales fall 2.1 pct in August amid lack of supply SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- Imported vehicle sales in South Korea fell 2.1 percent last month from a year earlier amid a lack of supplies in some brands, an industry association said Tuesday. The number of newly registered imported cars came to 23,350 units in August, down from 23,850 units a year ago, the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA) said in a statement. The three bestselling models last month were BMW's 520 sedan, Mercedes-Benz's E 250 sedan and Mercedes-Benz's GLC 300 4MATIC SUV, the statement said.

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Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka (18) makes a save as Minnesota United forward Cameron Dunbar (23) runs by in the second half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, March 25, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

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Operatives of PNP Anti-Cybercrime group inspect a gaming room, one of many at an alleged illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming operation hub in Almanza Uno, Las Pinas city on July 27, 2023, where around 2000 workers were rescued, 1,525 of them Filipnos, while the remaining victims came from China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Taiwan among others. INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering filing complaints of perjury and obstruction of justice against suspected trafficking victims who were rescued during a recent raid in Las Piñas City for their refusal to testify against the suspects.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1800967/doj-eyes-raps-vs-uncooperative-trafficking-victims

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China's restrictions on urea, iPhones illustrate need for contingency plan China's moves to place restrictions on two fields -- one on exports of urea for fertilizer and the other on the use of Apple's iPhone for government workers -- have sent a chill down the spine of South Korean policymakers and businesspeople.Both regulations have not affected Korean exporters and consumers yet, but given the past case in which China caught the country off guard with its curb on urea solution exports, much caution and proactive preparations for export control on other items are in order.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000249891?sid=104

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

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Rugby's governing body is set to promote Japan's national men's team to its Tier 1 group of nations alongside the powerhouses of the sport, sources familiar with the matter said Sunday. With the move, expected at a World Rugby board meeting in the coming weeks, the Brave Blossoms will join the 10 current Tier 1 teams and be part of the new "High Performance Union" framework. As the first Asian nation to rise to the top level of the sport, Japan has a chance to boost its presence in international rugby.

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/05/59263c23b80e-rugby-japans-brave-blossoms-to-be-added-to-top-tier-of-nations.html

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Continuum Advisory LLC trimmed its position in Oracle Co. ( NYSE:ORCL – Get Rating ) by 5.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 20,227 shares of the enterprise software provider's stock after selling 1,246 shares during the quarter. Continuum Advisory LLC's holdings in Oracle were worth $1,653,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of ORCL.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/26/continuum-advisory-llc-cuts-position-in-oracle-co-nyseorcl.html

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Blue morning glory, seen here close to the Cobham Bridge, can cover trees with a weedy blanket. Photo/ Supplied Opinion: It's been a great season for weeds in Whanganui, particularly the climbing ones which like to take over and smother trees and hedges. These climbers are like rust — they never sleep. And they have become increasingly prominent this summer in many of our backyards, parks and walkways. With many to choose from, I mention some of the more prominent culprits hoping that property owners will seek to recognise and remove them.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/conservation-comment-dave-scoullar-talks-tackling-weeds-in-whanganui/BVONPILTLZAP3G5HIYKOB55RZA/

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WASHINGTON (AP) — James Outman homered, and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers moved closer to a division title Sunday with a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. Jason Heyward drove in two for Los Angeles, which leads Arizona by 13 games in the NL West. The Dodgers, who hold the tiebreaker over the Diamondbacks, reduced their magic number to clinch the division to six. Last-place Washington has dropped 10 of 13. Rain halted play for 58 minutes in the top of the fifth inning, the third consecutive day the teams endured a delay.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/baseball-general-news/3224678/dodgers-outlast-rain-defeat-nationals-7-3-to-extend-nl-west-lead-to-13-games.html

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Founders Financial Securities LLC boosted its position in SoFi Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SOFI – Get Rating ) by 91.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 22,000 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 10,500 shares during the quarter. Founders Financial Securities LLC's holdings in SoFi Technologies were worth $101,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/08/founders-financial-securities-llc-raises-stake-in-sofi-technologies-inc-nasdaqsofi.html

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Mastrapasqua Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated ( NYSE:HR – Free Report ) by 38.0% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 16,035 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after purchasing an additional 4,412 shares during the period. Mastrapasqua Asset Management Inc.'s holdings in Healthcare Realty Trust were worth $310,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/14/mastrapasqua-asset-management-inc-buys-4412-shares-of-healthcare-realty-trust-incorporated-nysehr.html

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