Cresta Advisors Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Microsoft Co. ( NASDAQ:MSFT – Free Report ) during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor purchased 1,405 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $405,000. Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Affiance Financial LLC raised its holdings in Microsoft by 0.3% during the first quarter. Affiance Financial LLC now owns 10,362 shares of the software giant's stock worth $2,988,000 after purchasing an additional 35 shares in the last quarter.

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Many are picking up side hustles in the hope of boosting their income but they're not always the money-spinner that they promise to be, writes Adam Maguire.

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2022/0723/1311547-side-hustle-online/

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WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Michael G. Whitaker to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Michael G. Whitaker, Nominee for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration Michael G. Whitaker is currently the chief operating officer of Supernal, a Hyundai Motor Group company designing an electric advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicle. In this role, Whitaker overseas all commercial and key business operations. Whitaker served as Deputy Administrator at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from 2013-2016.

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Sofia Kenin, Sloane StephensCORRECTS TO SLOANE STEPHENS NOT COCO GAUFF - Sloane Stephens returns a shot to Sofia Kenin at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) CORRECTS TO SLOANE STEPHENS NOT COCO GAUFF

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Armed Forces oft the Philippines Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (Ryan Leagogo/INQUIRER.net file photo) MANILA, Philippines — To complement the country's acquisition of a supersonic cruise missile system, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. is proposing the creation of a permanent Army unit that will be in charge of the weapon's maintenance and usage. 'Because of the new advent of technology in warfare, we will have to also adjust doctrines and our organization,' Brawner said in response to Senator Risa Hontiveros' question about his flagship programs as the head of AFP  during Wednesday's Commission on Appointments deliberation.

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Friday, June 09, 2023 | 0 Views | Mpho Mokwape Many officers have alleged that they are now paying for former DG Isaac Kgosi ‘sins' as they are seen as his allies rather than the unit's employees. This is said to be subsequently causing a rift within the spy unit and reportedly posing a threat to national security. Already have an active account? Log in here . Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

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A substantial proportion of people with pre-diabetes are unlikely to respond to standard lifestyle programs used globally to prevent type 2 diabetes, according to new research by a consortium of researchers from the US, UK and India, along with the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. The concerning findings, outlined in Diabetes Care by Dr Sathish Thirunavukkarasu , highlight the need for precision prevention of type 2 diabetes beyond behavioural counselling to change a person's diet and physical activity levels.

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Korean conductor Yoon Han-kyeol won the Herbert von Karajan Young Conductors Award, one of the top prizes for young conductors, in Salzburg, Austria on Sunday. The 29-year-old became the first Korean to win the contest, which drew 323 contestants from 54 countries. "I sweated a lot in rehearsal yesterday, but I didn't even feel hot today, perhaps because I was so nervous," he said. The contest, which started in 2010, has launched several budding conductors on the international stage, including Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conductor Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla, Dutch National Opera conductor Lorenzo Viotti and Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra music director Aziz Shokhakimov.

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Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) director-general Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff IPOH, April 16 (Bernama) -- The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has handed over an allocation of RM77,769,264.00 to Perak, said its director-general Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff. She said the allocation will be used to pay the allowances and remuneration, including the special one-off payment of RM600 to Fardhu Ain or KAFA teachers, imam, bilal, siak and takmir teachers in the state.

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Tranquility Partners LLC decreased its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Free Report) by 2.3% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 2,122 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after selling 51 shares during the period. Tranquility Partners LLC's holdings in Home Depot were worth $659,000 at […] The post Tranquility Partners LLC Decreases Stock Holdings in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) first appeared on Daily Political .

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Harvard’s 2024-25 enrollment data shows 6,800 international students, comprising 27% of the student body, up 19.7% from 2010-11.

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/world/americas/788-indian-students-at-harvard-1880811

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Thompson Davis & CO. Inc. bought a new position in Merck & Co., Inc. ( NYSE:MRK – Free Report ) in the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm bought 1,850 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $213,000. A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in MRK. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in Merck & Co., Inc. by 10.6% in the first quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 68,563,817 shares of the company's stock valued at $7,294,504,000 after purchasing an additional 6,546,946 shares during the last quarter.

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Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson said the new co-designed facility will be built on the Broken Hill Base Hospital campus in Thomas Street, and will provide safe and reliable care for vulnerable people now and into the future. "Having a space which complements recovery and is close to other related health services is essential. The design of this facility shows the future of mental health care in Broken Hill," Ms Jackson said. "We want to ensure communities in regional areas have access to comprehensive facilities and services to provide elevated support for those with mental health needs.

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Donald TrumpFILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, watches with Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary Mark Esper as the flag for U.S. space Command is unfurled as Trump announces the establishment of the U.S. Space Command in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. President Joe Biden has decided to keep U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado, overturning a last-ditch decision by the Trump administration to move it to Alabama and ending months of politically fueled debate, according to senior U.

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PARIS —Defending champion Iga Swiatek needed only 31 minutes to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday as her Ukrainian opponent Lesia Tsurenko retired after feeling unwell. World number one Swiatek was 4-1 up in the opening set when Tsurenko called on the trainer and had her blood pressure and pulse checked. Following a five-minute medical timeout, the match resumed but Tsurenko threw in the towel after losing the following game to love. 'I'm sorry, playing Iga was my priority, I'm very sorry,' Tsurenko told a press conference.

https://sports.inquirer.net/513295/french-open-iga-swiatek-through-to-last-eight-as-ukrainian-tsurenko-retires-unwell

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Alberta Investment Management Corp raised its holdings in shares of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM – Free Report) (TSE:AEM) by 0.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,519,503 shares of the mining company's stock after buying an additional 7,430 […] The post Alberta Investment Management Corp Grows Stake in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM) first appeared on Daily Political .

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Shanna Moakler has issues with the Kardashians, but she isn't willing to explain why she hates them.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/travis-barkers-exwife-is-not-a-fan-of-the-kardashians/video/d27d31eb8adaf429e7731f48966a804f

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StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Bank of Nova Scotia ( NYSE:BNS – Get Rating ) (TSE:BNS) in a research note released on Thursday morning. The brokerage issued a sell rating on the bank's stock. BNS has been the topic of several other reports. Scotiabank cut Bank of Nova Scotia from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 28th. Barclays cut Bank of Nova Scotia from an equal weight rating to an underweight rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 9th.

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Huts, inhabited by farm workers, are inundated with water from the swollen Yamuna River in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. At the leader's summit in September G-20 countries will get one final chance to send a strong message of climate action. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

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MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero on Wednesday encouraged the public to give the country's new tourism slogan, 'Love the Philippines,' a chance, which aims to attract more foreign visitors and boost the nation's economic sector from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Escudero issued the statement after the new slogan, launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in line with its 50th anniversary and announced by President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on June 27, drew flak from locals online.

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