The Japan Meteorological Agency has raised the volcanic alert for Mount Asama from Level 1 to 2, warning people to refrain from approaching its crater. The volcano northwest of Tokyo straddles Gunma and Nagano prefectures. The agency upgraded the level in the five-tier alert system on Thursday after slight tilt changes, or signs of magma rising, began to be seen around March 15. Officials say the number of volcanic earthquakes has also increased since Tuesday. They are calling on people within 2 kilometers of the crater to be alert for volcanic rocks and pyroclastic flows that could come from an eruption.

http://newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/137027.php

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Shift4 Payments ( NYSE:FOUR – Get Free Report ) had its target price upped by Credit Suisse Group from $75.00 to $80.00 in a report released on Friday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The firm currently has an 'outperform' rating on the stock. Credit Suisse Group's target price indicates a potential upside of 21.41% from the stock's current price. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on FOUR. BTIG Research initiated coverage on Shift4 Payments in a research report on Thursday, June 15th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/04/credit-suisse-group-increases-shift4-payments-nysefour-price-target-to-80-00.html

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ROCKVILLE, Md.— Four researchers and a clinician have been selected to present innovative research designs providing the latest insights into preventing and treating obesity during the 11th annual Obesity Journal Symposium. This event will be held during the 41st Annual Meeting of The Obesity Society (TOS) at ObesityWeek® 2023 scheduled for Oct. 14–17, in Dallas, Texas. "The selected manuscripts showcase the journal's strengths across all disciplines of obesity from clinical management, pediatric implications and behavioral predictors, to pre-clinical studies of novel pharmaceutical targets and translational research in skeletal muscle," said Obesity Journal Symposium Chair and Obesity Associate Editor-in-Chief Leanne Redman, PhD, associate executive director for science education and professor of reproductive endocrinology and women's health, Pennington Biomedical Research Center of the Louisiana State University System in Baton Rouge.

https://www.miragenews.com/obesity-journal-symposium-spotlights-multi-1088464/

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(VOVWORLD) -If Vietnam does not shift to green growth and digital transformation, and ensure people's lives, it could hardly integrate, so Vietnam must take action in line with the world's trend, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting. Prime Minister Chinh on Friday chaired the 4th session of the National Steering Committee to implement Vietnam's commitments at the 26th UN Climate Change conference (COP26). He said green growth and fighting climate change is an urgent requirement for the shared development of the whole world, especially for Vietnam, one of the five countries hardest hit by climate change.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/pm-calls-on-vietnam-to-act-in-line-with-global-green-growth-1215480.vov

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International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. ( TSE:ITH – Free Report ) (NYSE:THM) hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as C$0.50 and last traded at C$0.51, with a volume of 25869 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at C$0.55. International Tower Hill Mines Stock Performance The stock has a market capitalization of C$99.61 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -18.33 and a beta of 0.71. The firm has a fifty day moving average of C$0.65 and a 200-day moving average of C$0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/29/international-tower-hill-mines-tseith-reaches-new-1-year-low-at-0-50.html

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Reinhart Partners Inc. lowered its holdings in Americold Realty Trust, Inc. ( NYSE:COLD – Free Report ) by 5.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 665,389 shares of the company's stock after selling 40,923 shares during the quarter. Reinhart Partners Inc. owned about 0.25% of Americold Realty Trust worth $18,930,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/12/americold-realty-trust-inc-nysecold-shares-sold-by-reinhart-partners-inc.html

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The so-called elections held by Russia in occupied areas of Ukraine "have no legal grounds", a senior political affairs official said on Friday, reiterating UN's commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Briefing the Security Council , Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, reiterated the UN Secretary-General's position that "any annexation of a State's territory by another State resulting from the threat or use of force is a violation of the principles of the Charter and international law.

https://www.miragenews.com/un-official-no-legal-basis-for-russias-ukraine-1080882/

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MACAU Hundreds of thousands of mainland Chinese visitors have descended on the world's biggest gambling hub of Macau for the Labour Day holiday, packing tightly into its narrow cobblestone streets and placing bets in its glitzy casinos. The surge in visitors comes after China and its special administrative region Macau lifted strict Covid-19 restrictions in January, allowing visitors to stream into Macau for the first time in more than three years. More than 100,000 visitors arrived in the former Portuguese city each day on Saturday and Sunday, local media reported, citing government statistics, up from 60,000 a day recorded in previous days.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-05-01-story-h-272285456-Chinese_tourists_flock_to_gambling_hub_Macau_for_Labour_Day_holiday

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A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration/File photo LONDON  – Hack ers stole about $200  million  from  crypto  firm  Mixin early on Saturday, the company said on social media platform X on Monday, in what researchers say is the largest  crypto  theft so far this year. Mixin, which lists its location on LinkedIn as  Hong  Kong , said the database of its network's cloud service provider was 'attacked by  hack ers, resulting in the loss of some assets' and that 'the funds involved are approximately US$200  million '.

https://business.inquirer.net/423040/hong-kong-crypto-firm-hit-by-200-m-hack

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Curtiss-Wright Co. ( NYSE:CW – Get Rating ) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 10th, Zacks reports. Investors of record on Friday, June 16th will be given a dividend of 0.20 per share by the aerospace company on Wednesday, July 5th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.49%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 15th. This is a positive change from Curtiss-Wright's previous quarterly dividend of $0.19. Curtiss-Wright has raised its dividend by an average of 4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/12/curtiss-wright-co-nysecw-declares-quarterly-dividend-of-0-20.html

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As Victoria transitions towards net zero emissions, the Andrews Labor Government is supporting the UNESCO listed Western Port Biosphere Reserve to improve its marine ecosystem and its growing potential as a major site for blue carbon capture. Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt today announced grants totalling $1.2 million to be shared between the Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation and Bunurong Land Council for planning and restoration projects at the reserve. The funding will not only help future proof Western Port's unique coastal biodiversity but will work towards optimising the blue carbon storage capacity the reserve provides through its extensive mangroves and wetlands.

https://www.miragenews.com/investing-in-marine-ecosystems-and-blue-carbon-1062221/

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Sugarloaf Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF ( NYSEARCA:VEA – Get Rating ) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 1,186 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $50,000. Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. VitalStone Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Glassy Mountain Advisors Inc.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/22/1186-shares-in-vanguard-ftse-developed-markets-etf-nysearcavea-bought-by-sugarloaf-wealth-management-llc.html

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(FILES) Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell performs during the 'CD USA' New Year's Eve event at the Fremont Street Experience December 31, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Steve Harwell, a founding member and former leader of the US rock band Smash Mouth, known for its hit songs 'All Star' and 'Walkin' on the Sun,' died September 4, 2023 at age 56, his agent said. (Photo by Ethan Miller / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Steve Harwell, a founding member and former leader of the US rock band Smash Mouth, known for its hit songs 'All Star' and 'Walkin' on the Sun,' died Monday, September 4, 2023, at age 56, his agent said.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/525653/smash-mouth-singer-steve-harwell-dead-at-56

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After sitting on the fence for a while, Sky Broadband has finally re-adopted Ofcom's voluntary Code of Practice for Broadband ISP Speeds, which among

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/01/uk-isp-sky-broadband-finally-adopts-ofcoms-latest-speed-code.html

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Many of us, if not all, enjoy a cup of tea in various forms. Be it a cup of teh tarik, Earl Grey tea, green tea, Pu'er or bubble tea (or even spilling the tea about the latest office gossip). But with a variety of tea and flavour for daily consumption, one could wonder - are these different types of tea made from the same plant? Verdict: TRUE Believe it or not, all the tea comes from the same tea plant - and its scientific name is Camellia Sinensis. This plant can be found in Asia, including China, Vietnam, Korea, and India.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2023/05/19/quickcheck-do-all-teas-come-from-the-same-type-of-plant

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LA JOLLA, CA — Scripps Research scientists have developed a machine-learning system—a type of artificial intelligence (AI) application—that can track the detailed evolution of epidemic viruses and predict the emergence of viral variants with important new properties. In a paper in Cell Patterns on July 21, 2023, the scientists demonstrated the system by using data on recorded SARS-CoV-2 variants and COVID-19 mortality rates. They showed that the system could have predicted the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 "variants of concern" (VOCs) ahead of their official designations by the World Health Organization (WHO).

https://www.miragenews.com/scripps-develops-ai-for-early-pandemic-detection-1051684/

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MANILA, Philippines — The deadline for SIM card registration will not be extended beyond April 26, the Department of Information and Communications Technology said. 'The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) warns that there will be no extension of the deadline,' the DICT said in a statement on Monday. Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo, the DICT spokesperson, said the public should take the deadline seriously. 'As the deadline for SIM registration draws near, it is imperative that all unregistered citizens take this matter seriously and register their SIMs without delay,' Lamentillo said.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1752561/ojt-dict-no-extension-for-sim-card-registration-april-26-deadline-remains

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Republican hardliners block attempts to avert a government shutdownThe US Capitol at dawn with less than two days left before a likely government shutdown in Washington, DC, USA, 29 September 2023. Republican hardliners in the House are blocking attempts from lawmakers in both chambers to avert a government shutdown. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009516323?sid=104

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O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of The Coca-Cola Company ( NYSE:KO – Get Rating ) by 2.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 411,688 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 8,559 shares during the quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC's holdings in Coca-Cola were worth $26,187,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/21/the-coca-cola-company-nyseko-holdings-lifted-by-o-shaughnessy-asset-management-llc.html

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This Motilal Oswal-backed startup is planning to issue a million credit-based cards in the next 150 days

https://nextbigwhat.com/this-motilal-oswal-backed-startup-is-planning-to-issue-a-million-credit-based-cards-in-the-next-150-days/

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