Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Photo from his Facebook page) MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) should defer its imposition of higher aviation fuel surcharges as more expensive airplane fares could dampen local and domestic travel and tourism. Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez made this call on Saturday as the CAB is set to implement higher fuel surcharges in September after three months of no adjustments. Rodriguez also appealed to Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Asia, and other airline companies to forgo collecting the increased surcharge.

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Host welcomes musician Ricky Byrd to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss how he has used his music to touch the lives of others---and how his own journey of sobriety is inspiring others.

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The acclaimed Alex Gibney is working on an Elon Musk documentary titled 'Musk.' He describes the project as a 'definitive and unvarnished examination' of the Tesla CEO. The Hollywood Reporter said it would take a 'hard look' at one of the world's richest men. Moreover, Gibney admitted he's been working on it 'off and on for some time.' The director described his project as 'a rigorous portrait' of the tech CEO that will 'take on the challenge of examining' him and his global impact. What we know about the Elon Musk documentary Elon Musk has been expanding his business empire for several years, eventually becoming the world's wealthiest man.

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The Malaysian ringgit and the Thai baht logged strong gains among a firmer Asian currency basket on Thursday (July 27), boosted by a weak dollar, after the US Federal Reserve delivered its much-awaited 25 basis point hike, while remaining vague about another possibility of a raise in September.  The US Federal Reserve has raised rates for the 11th time in the last 12 times that it has met and kept the benchmark overnight interest rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range, and will now continue to assess the possibility of more rate hikes in future.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday advised motorists to take alternate routes due to the road reblocking and repairs on two Metro Manila roads over the weekend. In the advisory, the MMDA said the Department of Public Works and Highways will conduct reblocking and repairs on the following roads starting 11:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, until 5:00 a.m. on March 6. The affected roads will include: C-5 Road Southbound (truck lane), Makati City Lanuza Avenue corner Doña Julia Vargas, Brgy.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1737932/dpwh-to-conduct-weekend-road-reblocking-repairs-on-two-metro-manila-roads

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Saba Capital Management L.P. boosted its position in shares of DiamondHead Holdings Corp. ( NASDAQ:DHHC – Get Rating ) by 18.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,410,700 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 223,859 shares during the quarter. Saba Capital Management L.P.'s holdings in DiamondHead were worth $13,896,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/11/saba-capital-management-l-p-boosts-stock-position-in-diamondhead-holdings-corp-nasdaqdhhc.html

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The process of becoming a judge can be stressful, but there are ways to prepare. Dean Eboni Nelson, at podium, introduces panelists at the event "How to Become a Judge in State Court," from left: Leander Dolphin, Chair of the Judicial Selection Commission and managing partner of Shipman & Goodwin; Natalie Braswell '07, general counsel to Gov. Ned Lamont; State Sen. Gary Winfield, co-chair of the Connecticut legislature's Judiciary Committee; Judge Vikki Cooper; Judge Emily Wagner '06; and Judge Walter Menjivar '12 (Domenic Allegra/UConn Law) As Connecticut works to strengthen and diversify its courts, the UConn School of Law hosted an event to explain how the state's judges are selected, nominated and confirmed.

https://www.miragenews.com/event-explores-path-to-judicial-bench-1092175/

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People shout anti-government slogans during a protest initiated by the Movement for the People and members of Moldova's Russia-friendly Shor Party, against the pro-Western government and low living standards, in Chisinau, Moldova, Sunday, March 12, 2023. Moldovan police said on Sunday they have foiled a plot by groups of Russia-backed actors who were specially trained to cause mass unrest during a protest the same day in the capital against the country's new pro-Western government. (AP Photo/Aur

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20:47 UTC+8, 2023-05-30        According to the 2023 3M State of Science Index, 94 percent of Chinese (vs 84 percent globally) believe electric vehicles help minimize pollution.   20:47 UTC+8, 2023-05-30        Chinese people have more faith in green-energy vehicles than their global peers, a recent report shows. According to the 2023 3M State of Science Index, 94 percent of Chinese (vs 84 percent globally) believe electric vehicles help minimize pollution. In addition, 91 percent (vs 77 percent globally) say that by 2032, all countries should require new vehicles that are manufactured to be electric or hybrid.

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Parkwood LLC bought a new position in The Procter & Gamble Company ( NYSE:PG – Free Report ) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 30,148 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,483,000. Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in Procter & Gamble by 96,526.4% during the 4th quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC now owns 38,535,557 shares of the company's stock valued at $5,840,449,000 after purchasing an additional 38,495,676 shares during the period.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/11/parkwood-llc-invests-4-48-million-in-the-procter-gamble-company-nysepg.html

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FineMark National Bank & Trust trimmed its position in Cummins Inc. ( NYSE:CMI – Get Rating ) by 0.3% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 41,539 shares of the company's stock after selling 136 shares during the quarter. FineMark National Bank & Trust's holdings in Cummins were worth $10,064,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Cummins by 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/14/finemark-national-bank-trust-sells-136-shares-of-cummins-inc-nysecmi.html

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Samsung-tech sharing Samsung to share over 100 patent technologies with smaller firms SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. will allow smaller domestic companies to use more of its royalty-free technologies to achieve shared growth, the industry ministry said Tuesday. The South Korean tech giant will transfer 123 kinds of its patent technologies in various sectors, including semiconductors, displays and mobile gadgets, to 86 smaller firms without receiving royalties, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

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underpass flooding-prosecution Prosecutors raid 5 companies in probe into deadly underpass flooding CHEONGJU, South Korea, Aug. 1 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution on Tuesday raided five construction and supervision companies in connection with their investigations into a deadly underpass flooding that claimed the lives of 14 people in the central city of Cheongju last month. Prosecutors and investigators searched two contractors and three supervision companies involved in the construction of an embankment at the Miho River, which burst amid heavy downpours and was pointed out as one of the causes for the underpass flooding on July 15, prosecution officials said.

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Prentice Capital Management LP decreased its holdings in shares of Chegg, Inc. ( NYSE:CHGG – Get Rating ) by 66.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 61,760 shares of the technology company's stock after selling 124,603 shares during the quarter. Chegg comprises about 1.0% of Prentice Capital Management LP's portfolio, making the stock its 18th biggest holding. Prentice Capital Management LP's holdings in Chegg were worth $1,301,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/06/prentice-capital-management-lp-reduces-position-in-chegg-inc-nysechgg.html

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First published JUN 2, 2023 Updated 14 minutes ago Newsroom The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is being challenged in court by two of the institutions it is investigating Two churches have filed applications for a judicial review of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, arguing that they don't bear responsibility for care of children and that no abuse occurred that was within the scope of the inquiry.  The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has been investigating abuse in state and church institutions since 2018.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/two-churches-apply-for-judicial-review-of-royal-commission

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Self-Cell Care welcomes Jeramy Freeman CPT, IFBB Professional Athlete, CEO Freeman Formula LLC. He has an unwavering focus to help others live extraordinary lives by upgrading their mind body and spirit through proper nutrition, activity, and thought. 'Believe in yourself, educate yourself, and dream big for you can achieve anything you set out to accomplish.' Host: Rev. Jodi L. Suson-Calhoun www.susonessentials.com Guest: Jeramy Freeman https://freemanformula.com #mindsetmatters #nutritionma

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One person has died following a crash involving a vehicle and an e-scooter this morning, around 6:45am. The previous traffic alert stated a bicycle was involved, however this is incorrect and it was an e-scooter. The person was located in a critical condition, and CPR was commenced, however they were pronounced dead a short time later. The road has now re-opened. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

https://www.miragenews.com/fatal-crash-on-avonside-drive-linwood-nz-police-1074306/

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Texas guard Shaylee Gonzales (2) and East Carolina guard Synia Johnson (4) chase a loose ball during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Austin, Texas, Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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