The U.N. secretary-general is calling for nations to build a world that is more fair for developing countries, as he kicks off a summit in Cuba of the G77 group of emerging economies plus China. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says that while many of the countries of the G77 have helped taken millions of people from poverty, they still face a lot of crises, including hunger, inflation, climate disasters and debt, and they haven't gotten enough help. The summit of G77 group, which was founded in the 1960s, is taking place in Cuba just a few days ahead of the U.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/latin/3228283/un-calls-for-more-fairness-for-developing-nations-at-a-g77-summit-in-cuba.html

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Human Rights Watch is deeply saddened to report the death of Agnes Odhiambo , a senior women's rights researcher who spent her career fighting for a better future for women and girls across sub-Saharan Africa. Odhiambo was a creative, thoughtful and strategic colleague and was known for her powerful and principled advocacy. "No-one understood the concept of impact better than Agnes," said Tirana Hassan , executive director of Human Rights Watch. "She was relentlessly focused on improving lives and lifting barriers.

https://www.miragenews.com/human-rights-watch-grieves-loss-of-agnes-1100059/

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Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report from the Vermont Agency of Transportation is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont for the week of April 24, 2023. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. Interstates I-89 White River Junction – Our partners at NHDOT are working on a multi-year bridge replacement project on I-89 over the Connecticut River. Motorists should expect daily lane closures and speed reductions over the northbound and southbound bridges.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/april/23/aot-road-construction-report%C2%A0week-april-24

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TPB Wealth Advisors raised its holdings in shares of iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF ( NYSEARCA:AGG – Get Rating ) by 3.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,453 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 341 shares during the quarter. iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF comprises about 0.7% of TPB Wealth Advisors' portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest holding.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/08/tpb-wealth-advisors-grows-position-in-ishares-core-u-s-aggregate-bond-etf-nysearcaagg.html

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Sam Costanza for NY Daily News via Getty Images (NEW YORK) -- Two people have been hit with multiple charges after a 1-year-old boy died and three other young children were hospitalized after suspected opioid exposure at a Bronx, New York, day care on Friday. Drug production equipment was also found inside the day care following the death Nicholas Dominici and the hospitalization of three other young children, according to the New York City Police Department. Carlisto Acevedo Brito, 41, and 36-year-old Grei Mendez, now face 11 charges, including murder, manslaughter and assault.

https://wadk.com/national-news/a26d9e7d5884bcc62e522436f5006ca2

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TOKYO – Factories in Asia's largest economies stepped up a gear in May as supply chain problems eased, business surveys showed on Thursday, but sluggish global demand remained a major challenge for many of the region's big exporters. Purchasing managers' indexes (PMIs) for China and Japan showed swings in factory activity to growth in the month, in contrast to weak indicators from South Korea, Vietnam and Taiwan where declines continued. The patchy set of PMIs pointed to an uneven recovery from the pandemic, particularly in China, the world's second-largest economy, and clouds the outlook for growth in the region, but still provided some cause for optimism.

https://business.inquirer.net/403698/asias-factories-struggle-for-momentum-amid-patchy-recovery

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Canada Border Services Agency The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers what to expect when crossing the border on their return from the construction holidays in Québec. The CBSA invests significant effort planning and preparing for peak periods, such as holiday long weekends and summer months. The Agency monitors traveller volumes and border wait times and works hard to minimize processing times at the ports of entry, including international airports, without compromising the safety and security of Canadians.

https://www.miragenews.com/cbsa-offers-tips-for-smoother-trip-home-during-1048109/

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Neville Rodie & Shaw Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Emerson Electric Co. ( NYSE:EMR – Get Rating ) by 2.1% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 102,475 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 2,250 shares during the period. Neville Rodie & Shaw Inc.'s holdings in Emerson Electric were worth $8,929,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in EMR.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/16/neville-rodie-shaw-inc-reduces-position-in-emerson-electric-co-nyseemr.html

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The 68-year-old covers his windows with mattress foam to insulate against the heat and sleeps in the concrete basement. He knows high temperatures can cause heat stroke and death, and his lung condition makes him more susceptible. But the retired brick layer, who survives on about $1,000 a month largely from Social Security, says air conditioning is out of reach. 'Take me about 12 years to save up for something like that,' he said. 'If it's hard to breathe, I'll get down to emergency.' As climate change fans hotter and longer heat waves, breaking record temperatures across the U.

https://taylorvilledailynews.com/local-news/srn-us-news/b646559ce60ee0bd829c03b7c57a19a9

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SHANGHAI: Defaulted Chinese developers facing key court dates in the coming weeks received an abrupt reminder that actions, not words, count in restructurings if you want to avoid getting liquidated. Jiayuan International Group Ltd, a residential and commercial builder focused on areas northwest of Shanghai, received a winding-up order from a Hong Kong court last week despite having launched a debt exchange offer. That made it the first developer during China's property crisis to face court-ordered liquidation after public efforts to restructure debt.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-05-09-story-h-271447498-China_builders_with_lawsuits_get_wake_up_call

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If wasn't enough Harry Potter joy for you, Lego has just announced something you're sure to like. It's a new set called Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds , which pretty much reveals what it is; a miniature Hogwarts with surroundings. It includes details like Chamber of Secrets, the Greenhouse, Whomping Willow, various classrooms, Chessboard Chamber and Durmstrang Ship, all in the middle of Black Lake. This set consists of 2660 pieces and is recommended from 18 years. You can pre-order it now with a planned delivery on September 1 for $169.

https://www.gamereactor.eu/lego-announces-hogwarts-castle-set-1272203/

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Queensland's top engineers and engineering projects have been celebrated at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards - People & Projects Queensland, held at Brisbane's Emporium Hotel. The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards honour the best in engineering and highlight how engineers make a daily difference in our world," said Engineers Australia GM Queensland Stacey Rawlings. "These awards give them a spotlight to highlight their accomplishments and to promote the importance of engineering.

https://www.miragenews.com/heritage-lanes-bags-engineering-excellence-award-1081316/

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KLANG: Former Klang member of Parliament Charles Santiago said Pas' actions of late have been creating fear among non-Malays. The season DAP politician quoted the recent incident in the east coast state of Kelantan in late June where a Chinese woman was issued a compound by the Kota Baru Municipal Council (MPKB) for wearing shorts in public. "If Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (Pas) has not created fear amongst non-Malays, it wouldn't need to come up with such statements in the first place. How do you explain compounding a Chinese woman for wearing shorts in public?" Santiago questioned.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/savemalaysia/2023-08-03-story-h-243799649-Santiago_What_guarantee_is_there_that_Pas_won_t_impose_Islamic_values_o

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. cut its holdings in Exxon Mobil Co. ( NYSE:XOM – Free Report ) by 0.8% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 949,884 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after selling 7,487 shares during the quarter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.'s holdings in Exxon Mobil were worth $101,875,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/22/cambridge-investment-research-advisors-inc-cuts-holdings-in-exxon-mobil-co-nysexom.html

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While the SPCA is offering half-priced adoptions, why not give Gypsy, the one-eyed kitten, a loving home? Gypsy, the one-eyed snuggly kitten, has a condition called microphthalmia which means she was born without her left eye. Missing an eye hasn't affected her in the least, the wee 5-month-old kitten is still a playful little girl who loves to climb and chase. Gypsy had a hard start and was brought into the SPCA when her mother and siblings were found poisoned when she was only 2 weeks old.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/trending-now/adoptions-fees-half-price-at-the-spca-this-week/

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By AP News Published Oct 1, 2023 09:06 am ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills safety Damar Hamlin is active against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, and set to appear in his first regular season game since having a near-death experience on the field at Cincinnati in early January. Hamlin was a healthy scratch through the Bills first three games this season, and gets the nod with starting safety Jordan Poyer sidelined by a knee injury. Primary backup Taylor Rapp is expected to fill Poyer's spot alongside Micah Hyde, with Hamlin serving as a backup in facing a high-octane Dolphins' offense that leads the league in most every statistical category.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/nfl-general-news/3237838/bills-safety-hamlin-set-to-appear-in-first-regular-season-game-since-cardiac-arrest.html

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Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 10:53AM the podcast on Toni, Jase & Sam are back from their holidays! Hear what they've been up to. Toni gets her calendar mixed up. We give a trip away to New Caledonia! Plus, we want to know - who are your bad influence friends? 00:40 Toni's calendar problems 03:50 New Caledonia giveaway 12:10 Bad influence friends 20:35 What we did on our holidays Take your Radio, and Music with you LISTEN NOW LIST

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/shows/breakfast-with-toni-jase-sam/breakfast-catchup-podcast/why-tonis-calendar-has-caused-her-grief/

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WAITING FOR A RIDE | Commuters wait for jeepneys to take them home in downtown Davao City, in this undated photo. Jeepneys will soon give way to buses with the Davao Public Transport Modernization Program set to start in 2024. (Photo from the Davao Region office of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board) DAVAO CITY, Davao del Sur, Philippines — The phaseout of the ubiquitous jeepneys from the roads of Davao City and their replacement with public buses starting next year will usher in 'green commuting' in this premier urban center of Mindanao as it lessens the carbon emissions generated by the public transport sector.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1797395/davao-city-set-to-phase-out-jeepneys-by-2024

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GENERAL 22/07/2023 03:18 PM KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The people of Sarawak deserve to enjoy the fruits of economic wealth and development in the same fair and equitable manner as the people of the peninsula, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Like the Malay proverb of ‘duduk sama rendah, berdiri sama tinggi' (‘sit as low, stand as tall'), Anwar said it is the focus of the Unity Government so that poverty can be eradicated this year. 'This will certainly benefit the State of Sarawak and the gap must be bridged for the sake of our common prosperity and well-being.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2208841

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(VOVWORLD) - Nguyen Ly Long Hai, an 11-year-old boy from Vietnam, won double gold trophies at Asia Pacific Arts Festival 2023 held in Thailand. Nguyen Ly Long Hai, an 11-year-old boy from Vietnam, won double gold trophies at Asia Pacific Arts Festival 2023. (Photo: Nguyen Huong Linh) At the festival, Hai performed Sonatina No 2, Op 36 by the Italian composer, Muzio Clementi. After that, he continued with a four-hand piano performance with Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, an outstanding work in the career of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/boy-11-wins-double-gold-at-asia-pacific-arts-festival-1211348.vov

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