CEBU CITY, Philippines—International Master (IM) Kim Steven Yap lorded the inaugural FIDE-Rated Seven Accuracy Open Rapid Chess Tournament last Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the SM Seaside City Cebu. IM Yap, who also heads the Cebu School of Chess and serves as the head coach of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters chess team, finished his campaign with a near-perfect 8.0 points after the nine-round competition. He bagged the title after finishing with a higher tie-break score over fellow IM Joel Pimentel, who settled for second place with 8.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/512399/im-yap-tops-seven-accuracy-open-rapid-chess-tournament

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Digital Financial Exchange ( DIFX ) traded 3.2% lower against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 18:00 PM Eastern on June 28th. Digital Financial Exchange has a total market cap of $68.66 million and approximately $2.74 million worth of Digital Financial Exchange was traded on exchanges in the last day. In the last week, Digital Financial Exchange has traded down 5% against the US dollar. One Digital Financial Exchange token can currently be purchased for $0.24 or 0.00000802 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/28/digital-financial-exchange-reaches-self-reported-market-cap-of-68-66-million-difx.html

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SSP Group ( LON:SSPG – Get Rating ) ‘s stock had its 'hold' rating reaffirmed by equities research analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in a report issued on Wednesday, Digital Look reports. They currently have a GBX 240 ($2.99) target price on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft's price target would suggest a potential downside of 8.75% from the stock's previous close. Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a 'buy' rating and issued a GBX 325 ($4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/24/ssp-group-lonsspg-rating-reiterated-by-deutsche-bank-aktiengesellschaft.html

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Two people killed in Istanbul's west districts flash floodsepaselect epa10843284 An image taken with a drone shows drifted belongings and cars on the street at the Istanbul Furniture Market after floods hit the west districts of Istanbul, Turkey, 06 September 2023. According to the Istanbul Governor?s Office, two people died and 12 were wounded because of flooding in the Basaksehir and Kucukcekmece districts. EPA/ERDEM SAHIN

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Lieutenant Tran Nhat Duy, an officer in Ward 2 of Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Binh District, was patrolling with his team on Wednesday afternoon when he saw three men exhibiting "suspicious signs" on Bach Dang Street. The three were traveling on two motorbikes. As they were about to reach a store, one of them got off and walked towards a motorbike parked outside the store while the other two drove the two motorbikes away and waited nearby. They were attempting to steal the mtoorbike. Officer Duy approached the man who was on foot and asked him to present his ID.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/pepper-sprayed-police-officer-takes-down-potential-thieves-in-hcmc-4604546.html

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Plus: Iran shuts down its internet amid sweeping protests, an alleged scam boss gets extradited to China, and more.

https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-ice-can-now-spy-on-every-phone-in-your-neighborhood/

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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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Aritzia ( TSE:ATZ – Get Free Report ) had its price objective dropped by equities researchers at BMO Capital Markets from C$37.00 to C$32.00 in a research note issued on Friday, BayStreet.CA reports. BMO Capital Markets' price objective indicates a potential upside of 35.42% from the stock's current price. Several other brokerages have also weighed in on ATZ. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Aritzia from C$41.00 to C$38.00 in a research report on Wednesday, September 13th. Stifel Nicolaus set a C$40.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/30/bmo-capital-markets-cuts-aritzia-tseatz-price-target-to-c32-00.html

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People walk past a giant basketball with themed FIBA Basketball World Cup at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Basketball's World Cup starts on Friday, Aug. 25, spread out over three nations — the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.(AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

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A new Monash University project programs food to 'dance' across platters, providing playful and interactive culinary opportunities for diners and chefs. The research paper explores the design of food as a material through which computer programs can be enacted. Food interaction design researcher and lead author of the research Jialin Deng, from Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology (IT), designed a system encompassing a plate fitted with electrodes that can be programmed to move different food elements like sauces and condiments around on their own, creating new combinations or elements for the diner in a playful manner.

https://www.miragenews.com/interactive-dining-fusion-of-food-and-tech-1098561/

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As the regional tourism industry advocate for tourism operators in Tairāwhiti Gisborne, we met last week for the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle. It was unanimous that a vote of thanks be conveyed to all those involved in the business recovery. We would like to thank central government and Trust Tairāwhiti, the local delivery partners, for moving quickly to direct the business support funding to our region. We also thank the many organisations for the services and help provided. The effort was phenomenal and a real credit to the people of the East Coast.

https://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/letter/tourism-operators-appreciate-support-since-cyclone

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The proposed merger of state-run banks Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) can only be done by congressional action, and not by mere executive order (EO), a veteran lawyer and lawmaker said on Sunday. 'The proposed merger of DBP and [Landbank] necessitates the amendment of their respective charters by Congress,' independent opposition and Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said in a statement. 'Only Congress can grant legislative charters to operationalize (government-owned and -controlled corporations or) GOCCs, amend their charters, or abolish or merge GOCCs,' he said.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1766091/landbank-dbp-merger-needs-law-not-just-eo-says-lawmaker

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TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT. A China Coast Guard ship gets 'dangerously close' – as the Philippine Coast Guard puts it – to a much smaller PCG vessel in the waters near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, in this photo taken on June 30, 2023. Photo courtesy of PCG MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday disclosed that Chinese fishing vessels were swarming around Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal within the country's exclusive economic zone. The military called it 'alarming' and a 'potential threat' to Recto Bank.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/216312/ph-military-reports-swarming-of-chinese-vessels-around-iroquois-reef-sabina-shoal

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The Albanese Government is today releasing Measuring What Matters , Australia's first national wellbeing framework, to help better track outcomes in our economy and society. It uses 50 indicators to measure how we are faring as we pursue a more healthy, secure, sustainable, cohesive and prosperous Australia. The measures are in addition to, not instead of, the more traditional ways we measure our economy like GDP, employment, inflation and wages.  The Government's primary focus is addressing inflation and laying the foundations for future growth but it is important that we simultaneously work on better aligning our economic and social goals in our communities and right across the country.

https://www.miragenews.com/release-of-national-wellbeing-framework-1051166/

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It again recommends New Zealand looks at comprehensive capital gains and land taxes. Illustration: Michael Hickmott. The International Monetary Fund has given a clear signal to the Government that it needs to keep a tight control of its spending to avoid interest rates staying higher for longer, potentially making the economic slowdown worse. In its annual review of the economy, it recommended that macroeconomic Want to read more? It's easy. Choose your best value subscription option Individual Group membership NBR Marketplace NZ Aviation News $35 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit $30 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit $25 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit $18.

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Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson has called for the Labor government to do more after concerns rise over the potential for China to disrupt Australia's solar energy supply. 'This is a problem because the Labor party has a target of 82 per cent renewables by 2030 … yet right now, despite being aware of this risk, Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen have talked about it and they've done absolutely nothing at all,' he told Sky News Australia. 'We're going to find ourselves in a situation where our grid is absolutely riddled with these inverters with known cyber security vulnerabilities.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/theyve-done-absolutely-nothing-paterson-criticises-labor-over-chines-spy-concerns/video/eaa820ecb108cfa37d998aad8c7b7c97

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Some theorize that 27-year-old Sophie's penchant for partying didn't jive with her responsibilities as a wife and mother, meaning the pair's competing lifestyles were driving them apart – though she's previously talked about how much she loves being a mom and a homebody. Others allege that Joe's public relations team is behind all the rumors , and is building things up to make Sophie the bad guy (a tactic that has seriously backfired).  But others still are saying, 'I told you so,' including one TikTok user who proposed that Sophie was the victim of a 'shut up ring.

https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/what-is-a-shut-up-ring-signs-boyfriend-doesnt-want-to-get-married

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Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust ( NASDAQ:TBLD – Get Rating ) was the target of a large drop in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 22,700 shares, a drop of 54.0% from the February 13th total of 49,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 93,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. Insider Buying and Selling at Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust In other news, President Jason H. Brady purchased 30,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 22nd.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/12/short-interest-in-thornburg-income-builder-opportunities-trust-nasdaqtbld-decreases-by-54-0.html

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo wrapped up her four-day China trip Wednesday, concluding a visit she called an 'excellent start' for the world's two largest economies to work together in resolving trade issues and reducing tensions. The establishment of new high-level dialogue channels between the two countries' commerce departments will increase communication and could 'reduce miss assessment, miscalculation and unnecessary tension,' said Raimondo.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-08-30/china-visit-excellent-start-to-resolve-trade-issues-us-commerce-secretary-says-102098488.html

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district0x ( DNT ) traded 0.8% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 15:00 PM Eastern on March 12th. One district0x token can currently be purchased for about $0.0299 or 0.00000139 BTC on popular exchanges. district0x has a total market cap of $17.93 million and $524,998.09 worth of district0x was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last week, district0x has traded 11.3% lower against the U.S. dollar. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/12/district0x-dnt-reaches-market-cap-of-17-93-million.html

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