Plastic consumption among the Group of 20 major economies in 2050 will be 1.7-fold higher than 2019 levels without new measures to reduce use, increasing the pr...

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/8bad082748e2-g-20-plastic-use-seen-surging-17-fold-by-2050-without-new-steps.html

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This news segment from RTÉ in 1996 shows one Dublin pub's idea to build a nursery in a back room of the bar - the perfect place to keep the kids quiet while their parents down a few pints. The Photos of Dublin Twitter account recently reshared the nostalgic video, which showed how for only £1 an hour, parents could peacefully enjoy a few drinks knowing their children were being supervised in the next room. Grainger's pub in Baldoyle, Dublin installed the supervised créche in 1996, the first of its kind in Ireland.

https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/craic/ireland-first-pub-creche

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The farming town of Depayin joined Myanmar’s list of shattered communities when the army moved in to crush a local anti-junta militia armed with makeshift

https://www.gulf-times.com/story/696120/The-deepening-Myanmar-turmoil

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass an assault weapons ban after six people, including three children, were killed in a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, the White House said. 'We have to do more to stop gun violence. It's ripping our communities apart,' Biden said at the White House. 'I call on Congress again to pass my assault weapons ban.' The Nashville shooter, a 28-year-old who was fatally shot by officers at the scene, had at least two semi-automatic rifles and a handgun, police said initially.

https://taylorvilledailynews.com/local-news/srn-us-news/611403d5e2f396c8ac0ff1ec3ac2396e

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Encompass Health ( NYSE:EHC – Get Free Report ) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $0.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.21, reports. Encompass Health had a net margin of 6.86% and a return on equity of 18.75%. The company had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.16 billion. Encompass Health updated its FY 2023 guidance to $3.31-$3.53 EPS. Encompass Health Stock Performance NYSE:EHC opened at $70.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/04/encompass-health-nyseehc-releases-earnings-results-beats-expectations-by-0-21-eps.html

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Richard Barnett carried a stun gun but was otherwise nonviolent, a judge said following appeals court opinions.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/pelosi-desk-rioter-released/2021/04/27/9fb5f3f8-a797-11eb-8d25-7b30e74923ea_story.html

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In preparation for "Aviation Day" on September 20, elementary school students at Narita Airport took on the challenge of a tug-of-war with a jet plane. (News On Japan)

https://newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/138616.php

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Dwight Howard continues to lure NBA players fresh from their playoff exits to play in Taiwan. This time, it was Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James who got the recruitment pitch from the former NBA player, who is currently suiting up in Taiwan's T1 League. In a live video, Howard was seen making a fake call to James, whose season ended on Tuesday (Manila time) after the Lakers were swept by the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Western Conference Finals. 'We got purple and gold jerseys. I got one right here, it's white.

https://sports.inquirer.net/511627/dwight-howard-also-recruits-lebron-james-to-play-in-taiwan-you-can-be-legm-over-here

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Equitec Proprietary Markets LLC lessened its stake in Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. ( NYSE:AOMR – Free Report ) by 45.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 124,829 shares of the company's stock after selling 104,665 shares during the quarter. Angel Oak Mortgage REIT makes up about 0.4% of Equitec Proprietary Markets LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest holding. Equitec Proprietary Markets LLC owned 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/equitec-proprietary-markets-llc-cuts-stock-position-in-angel-oak-mortgage-reit-inc-nyseaomr.html

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KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Terengganu Export Day 2023 is one of the best platforms to produce more export entrepreneurs, especially in the state. Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) deputy chief executive officer (Export Acceleration) Sharimahton Mat Saleh said the programme exposes entrepreneurs, especially from the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector to basic information on the export ecosystem, and support services offered by the government. MATRADE hopes that entrepreneurs in Terengganu interested in exploring the international market will take advantage of this programme to gain knowledge and then take steps to start exporting," she told reporters after the opening the Terengganu Export Day 2023 today.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2228491

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Profund Advisors LLC cut its stake in shares of Eaton Co. plc ( NYSE:ETN – Free Report ) by 4.0% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 4,250 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 175 shares during the quarter. Profund Advisors LLC's holdings in Eaton were worth $728,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Coppell Advisory Solutions Corp.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/02/eaton-co-plc-nyseetn-stake-lowered-by-profund-advisors-llc.html

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A dog display team and a strongman are among the attractions coming to a West Sussex village festival this year.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/sussex-village-festival-to-welcome-dog-display-team-and-strongman-8842550

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Senstar Technologies Ltd. ( NASDAQ:SNT – Get Rating ) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 600 shares, an increase of 20.0% from the January 31st total of 500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 26,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Senstar Technologies Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/04/senstar-technologies-ltd-nasdaqsnt-short-interest-update.html

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From Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar BEIJING, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia maintains its position as a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) country despite establishing international trade cooperation with two competing superpowers, namely China and the United States. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said Malaysia has never changed that position and the two superpowers remain the biggest investors in the country. bootstrap slideshow He said following the shift of the economic paradigm to the Asian region, Malaysia should also strengthen trade relations with China which is increasingly advanced in the field of economy and technology.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2229568

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ZEON ( ZEON ) traded up 1.2% against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 17:00 PM Eastern on June 27th. ZEON has a market capitalization of $26.98 million and approximately $25,555.62 worth of ZEON was traded on exchanges in the last day. One ZEON token can now be bought for about $0.0009 or 0.00000003 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last week, ZEON has traded 2.6% lower against the US dollar. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/27/zeon-zeon-price-hits-0-0009-on-exchanges.html

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MANILA, Philippines — Google honored Filipino writer Paz Marquez Benitez on Friday in remembrance of her 129th birthday and contribution to Philippine literature. Benitez was doodled, holding a book with a purple background surrounded by stars. She was an editor and teacher known for her first modern Philippine short story in English, 'Dead Stars.' Dead Stars is about an old bachelor Alfredo Salazar who is about to get married to his fiancée Esperanza, but as his feelings fade, he finds himself attracted to another woman named Julia Salas.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1737870/look-google-doodle-features-filipino-writer-paz-marquez-benitez-on-her-129th-birthday-anniversary

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Costco Wholesale Co. ( NASDAQ:COST – Get Rating ) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 3,570,000 shares, an increase of 6.3% from the May 15th total of 3,360,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,880,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.9 days. Costco Wholesale Stock Down 1.0 % Shares of NASDAQ COST traded down $5.53 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $523.65.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/18/costco-wholesale-co-nasdaqcost-short-interest-up-6-3-in-may.html

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LADENBURG THALM/SH SH assumed coverage on shares of NorthWestern ( NASDAQ:NWE – Get Rating ) in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning, The Fly reports. The firm issued a neutral rating and a $57.50 price target on the stock. NWE has been the topic of several other research reports. TheStreet raised NorthWestern from a c+ rating to a b rating in a report on Monday, March 20th. StockNews.com initiated coverage on NorthWestern in a report on Thursday, March 16th. They issued a hold rating on the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/20/northwestern-nasdaqnwe-research-coverage-started-at-ladenburg-thalm-sh-sh.html

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