Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, released the report " Permanent, Integrated, and Locally Responsive: New Foundations for Public Transit Funding in Canada ". The report outlines key feedback shared by participants across the country. Partners and stakeholders emphasized that there is a need for stable and predictable funding, and that communities want flexibility in delivering projects to ensure government investments address local and regional priorities, such as advancing climate action and improving access to new and affordable housing.

https://www.miragenews.com/canada-unveils-public-transit-funding-feedback-1053518/

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Schneider Electric , a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of the EVlink Pro AC to support the growing demand for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. From hospitals to retail stores and multi-unit dwellings, the new charging station has been designed specifically for sustainable and efficient buildings of the future. The new charging station supports optimised energy consumption, maximised uptime and efficiency, and helps ensure a seamless user experience for EV installers, operators, and drivers.

https://www.miragenews.com/schneider-electric-launches-new-charger-to-1047662/

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A new study from Bentley University 's Center for Integration of Science and Industry demonstrates that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) spent $950 million on basic or applied research associated with patents that provided manufacturers with market exclusivity. This amount represents The article in PLOS ONE titled " NIH funding for patents that contribute to market exclusivity of drugs approved 2010–2019 and the public interest protections of Bayh-Dole " is the first to look broadly at the NIH funding for the basic and applied research related to new drug approvals and the proportion of this research that leads to patents that give manufacturers market exclusivity.

https://www.miragenews.com/nih-invests-950m-in-successful-drug-patent-1054510/

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Cibc World Markets Corp boosted its position in Salesforce, Inc. ( NYSE:CRM – Get Rating ) by 284.7% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 391,576 shares of the CRM provider's stock after purchasing an additional 289,779 shares during the period. Cibc World Markets Corp's holdings in Salesforce were worth $51,919,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/15/cibc-world-markets-corp-increases-stock-holdings-in-salesforce-inc-nysecrm.html

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KUALA LUMPUR: Lingkaran Trans Kota Sdn. Bhd (LITRAK) will conduct a contra-flow study on Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP) to ease traffic congestion. "In line with our efforts to ease traffic congestion during evening peak hours, LITRAK will implement a contra-flow study, starting from KM 19.2, after Canopy A, Petaling Jaya Toll Plaza to KM 22, from Bandar Sunway towards Putrajaya and Shah Alam," it said in a statement today. A contra-flow is when traffic is diverted from its original direction to the opposite lane.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/savemalaysia/2023-07-12-story-h-245713967-LDP_conducts_contra_flow_study_to_ease_rush_hour_woes

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14:44 UTC+8, 2023-03-04        Shanghai Port FC has named Francisco Javier Pereira Megía its new manager. The 2023 Chinese Super League will kick off in April, with the home-away match format resumed. Ma Yue / SHINE Shanghai Port manager Javier Pereira (center) and club president Zhang Min (center right) meet players in an open training session on Friday. Shanghai Port has named Francisco Javier Pereira Megía its new manager ahead of the 2023 Chinese Super League. The Spaniard is no stranger to China, having managed another CSL side Henan Jianye.

https://www.shine.cn/sport/2303046901/

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IonQ, Inc. ( NYSE:IONQ – Get Rating ) insider Christopher Monroe sold 200,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.75, for a total transaction of $2,150,000.00. Following the sale, the insider now owns 2,056,254 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,104,730.50. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/05/ionq-inc-nyseionq-insider-christopher-monroe-sells-200000-shares.html

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The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for male idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analy...

https://www.soompi.com/article/1641838wpp/february-boy-group-brand-reputation-rankings-announced-6

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Canadian Spirit Resources Inc. ( OTCMKTS:CSPUF – Get Rating )'s stock price crossed below its two hundred day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $0.08 and traded as low as $0.04. Canadian Spirit Resources shares last traded at $0.04, with a volume of 200 shares traded. Canadian Spirit Resources Stock Down 42.9 % The company has a 50 day moving average price of $0.07 and a 200-day moving average price of $0.08. Canadian Spirit Resources Company Profile ( Get Rating ) Canadian Spirit Resources Inc, a natural resources company, focuses on the identification and development of opportunities in the unconventional natural gas sector in Canada.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/18/canadian-spirit-resources-otcmktscspuf-stock-crosses-below-200-day-moving-average-of-0-08.html

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Metallica has postponed Sunday's concert in Arizona after announcing that lead singer James Hetfield has tested positive for COVID-19. The group has rescheduled the second night of its tour stop at Glendale's State Farm Stadium for Sept. 9. The band is currently on its M72 tour in the U.S. and plays two concerts in every city. The Arizona Republic reported that Metallica has been playing 16 songs every opening night since this tour hit the U.S. following 'Seek & Destroy' with a set-closing 'Master of Puppets.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/entertainment/3220592/metallica-postpones-arizona-concert-after-james-hetfield-tests-positive-for-covid-19.html

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Wrapmanager Inc. cut its holdings in shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI – Free Report) by 1.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 27,310 shares of the company's stock after selling 525 shares during the quarter. […] The post Wrapmanager Inc. Sells 525 Shares of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:BTI) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/08/wrapmanager-inc-sells-525-shares-of-british-american-tobacco-p-l-c-nysebti.html

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As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prepares to issue a final rule prohibiting flavored cigars, a report issued today by the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS) and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids documents how tobacco companies have flooded the market with cheap, flavored cigars that appeal to children and have used a variety of marketing strategies to attract young people. According to a report compiled by the two organizations, sales of all cigars more than doubled between 2000 and 2021, largely driven by increased sales of smaller cigars, many of which are flavored.

https://www.miragenews.com/rutgers-exposes-cheap-flavored-cigar-marketing-1098181/

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Deutsche Telekom AG ( OTCMKTS:DTEGY – Get Rating ) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,000 shares, a drop of 95.5% from the May 31st total of 22,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,637,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days. Deutsche Telekom Stock Up 1.7 % Deutsche Telekom stock traded up $0.37 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $21.84. The company had a trading volume of 561,569 shares, compared to its average volume of 673,858.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/28/deutsche-telekom-ag-otcmktsdtegy-sees-large-decrease-in-short-interest.html

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A new asphalt manufacturing plant in Launceston incorporating recycled materials is a private sector vote of confidence in Tasmania's record road-building program. The Rockliff Liberal Government is expanding the use of recycled materials for our roads around Tasmania as a commitment to waste reduction in Tasmania. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Michael Ferguson, said the newly-commissioned plant demonstrated industry's confidence in Tasmania's future road-building program. "The Government is spending $2.

https://www.miragenews.com/tasmanian-government-invests-in-new-asphalt-1054755/

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Kim Young-shub looks to enhance the telecom giant's corporate value by sharpening essential ICT capabilities KT Corp.'s new CEO Kim Young-shub talks with employees at his inauguration ceremony at the company's headquarters in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province, Wednesday. (KT Corp.) South Korean telecommunications giant KT Corp. on Wednesday appointed its new chief after several months without a CEO.The company said its shareholders approved the appointment of Kim Young-shub, the former CEO of IT service provider LG CNS, as its new head at a shareholders meeting held earlier in the day in Seoul.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000249534?sid=104

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FILE - Barbara Bush, daughter of former President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush, attends an event to welcome the 2022 NBA champion Golden State Warriors to the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023. The former first daughter, very quietly in deference to her desire to keep many details of her life private, has worked for the NBA for the past year after connecting with the league during the pandemic on some health-related and social justice initiatives. The league has now announced that Bush was recently promoted to lead its social responsibility department, helping oversee initiatives surrounding racial justice, public service, health matters including mental health, community partnerships and more.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006041455?sid=104

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MANILA, Philippines—Far Eastern University stunned Ateneo, 60-54, and kept them winless after four games in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup at San Juan Arena on Friday. Defense was the Tamaraws' bread and butter in the victory that sent them to a 4-3 record, affordingXyrus Torres and Cholo Anonuevo the open looks for 14 and 12 points, respectively. 'I always just tell them to play tough defense. We won because of our defense; that even despite our poor execution on offense, the effort on defense was there,' coach Denok Miranda said in Filipino.

https://sports.inquirer.net/512777/filoil-preseason-feu-sends-ateneo-crashing-to-fourth-straight-loss

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