Baidu announces second quarter results in 2023A logo of Baidu at the company's headquarters in Beijing, China, 23 August 2023. According to Baidu Q2 financial report released by Baidu company on 22 August, its revenue reached 4.70 billion US dollar (4.33 billion euro), with Non-GAAP net profit rising by 44 percent. Baidu's comprehensive AI-driven transformation powers ahead, especially with ERNIE 3.5 earning recognition from cloud customers, AI developers, and industry experts. EPA/WU HAO

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ATHLETES and sportsmen are always on the hunt for something that will give them an edge. Be it for strength, speed or improving their reflexes, there is an entire industry churning out various powders and tonics that promise massive gains. However, some studies seem to indicate that consuming eggs can help improve your reflexes. Does this carry any truth or is it a wild swing of the bat? Verdict: FALSE Reflexes are an essential part of our survival mechanism, and they help us respond quickly to the changes happening around us.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2023/03/28/quickcheck-does-eating-eggs-improve-your-reflexes

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By B.J. Hansen Published Sep 11, 2023 06:21 am Twain Harte, CA — While most PG&E customers in Tuolumne County lost power when a lightning storm passed through the region on Saturday evening, there are still over 3,000 without electricity this morning. PG&E indicated over the weekend the outages were caused by a mix of weather and equipment failure, possibly related to a transmission line. PG&E has not given an estimated restoration time for the remaining outages. Some of the customers had power restored at one point, but then it went off again.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/3224939/thousands-still-without-power-in-tuolumne-county.html

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ZEDXION ( USDZ ) traded 0.1% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 23:00 PM E.T. on March 5th. Over the last week, ZEDXION has traded 0.1% lower against the U.S. dollar. ZEDXION has a total market capitalization of $84.20 billion and approximately $1.04 million worth of ZEDXION was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One ZEDXION token can currently be purchased for about $1.00 or 0.00004455 BTC on major exchanges. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 5.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/05/zedxion-price-hits-1-00-on-top-exchanges-usdz.html

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Rom-com royalty Meg Ryan is back with a new project! Bleecker Street Films have just released the trailer for 'What Happens Next',  based on Steven Dietz's play 'Shooting Star'. Meg and David Duchovny (The X-Files) play ex-lovers who, after bumping into each other when their flights get snowed in, spend the night in an airport reliving the past. In addition to her lead role, Meg also served as director and co-writer. Speaking to EW about the movie, she said, "Sometimes there's a question of: Will they be together? Will they not be together? For that reason, [What Happens Later] sort of evolves the rom-com genre just a little bit.

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/news/meg-ryan-makes-her-rom-com-return-in-what-happens-later/

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ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC raised its position in Trimble Inc. ( NASDAQ:TRMB – Free Report ) by 11.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 3,073,508 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock after buying an additional 317,089 shares during the quarter. Trimble comprises about 1.8% of ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC's holdings, making the stock its 11th largest position.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/12/arrowmark-colorado-holdings-llc-purchases-317089-shares-of-trimble-inc-nasdaqtrmb.html

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Friday, 5 May 2023, 8:50AM Rage Against the Machine and other iconic artists are officially among the 2023 Inductees announced by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation on Wednesday morning. Rage Against The Machine have been nominated 5 times in the past, finally to have been inducted in 2023.  "This year's incredible group of Inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll," John Sykes , Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement.

https://www.hauraki.co.nz/music/music-news/rage-against-the-machine-among-2023-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees/

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China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index (000001.SH) gained 1.14% on Friday, while the Shenzhen Component Index (399001.SZ) rose 1.08%. Shanghai's tech-heavy STAR 50 Index (000688.SH) gained 1.86% for the day, while Shenzhen's similar ChiNext Index (399006.SZ) rose 0.76%.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-04-28/shanghai-composite-index-rose-114-on-friday-102040988.html

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Binary Primes Grace and Helen play a turn-based card game. Each player is given two cards with a zero printed on them, and unlimited cards with a one printed on them. Before the game starts a 1 is placed on the table. Sitting on the same side of the table, a turn then involves placing a card to the left of the table cards, such that the value shown in binary remains prime or one (allowing leading zeros). The winner is the player who is last able to play a card, earning points equal to the value on the table at that time.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/teaser-3167-ljtvbshjk

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HANOI, May 14 : VinFast, an electric vehicle maker founded by Vietnam's richest person, is going public through a merger with blank-check company Black Spade Acquisition Co. in what would be the largest-ever US listing by a company from the South-East Asian country. The deal will give VinFast an equity value of about $23 billion, according to a statement from the parent company Vingroup JSC on Friday. Including debt, the EV maker will be valued at around $27 billion. VinFast shareholders will own approximately 99% of the combined entity after the transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of this year, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-05-14-story-h-270644222-Vietnam_tycoon_s_EV_arm_VinFast_inks_massive_US_23bil_SPAC_deal

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Paul Damon & Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF ( NYSEARCA:IWF – Get Rating ) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 15,918 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock, valued at approximately $3,410,000. iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF comprises 2.2% of Paul Damon & Associates Inc.'s holdings, making the stock its 13th biggest holding. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/01/15918-shares-in-ishares-russell-1000-growth-etf-nysearcaiwf-acquired-by-paul-damon-associates-inc.html

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Enterprise Bank & Trust Co raised its holdings in shares of Royal Bank of Canada ( NYSE:RY – Get Rating ) (TSE:RY) by 18.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,700 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 900 shares during the period. Enterprise Bank & Trust Co's holdings in Royal Bank of Canada were worth $536,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/18/royal-bank-of-canada-nysery-stake-boosted-by-enterprise-bank-trust-co.html

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Australian Museum and Botanic Gardens of Sydney bring science to life with over 80 interactive activities celebrating National Science Week 14 August, 2023, Sydney: More than 10,000 NSW school students, families and visitors will take part in over 80 science activities when two of the nation's leading science institutions, the Australian Museum (AM) and Botanic Gardens of Sydney (Botanic Gardens) partner for the Sydney Science Trail from 14 – 20 August 2023. Part of National Science Week 2023, the Sydney Science Trail (SST) is one of the largest science festivals in the country with over 80 activities across three locations showcasing the latest innovations in science and technology, At Sydney Science Trail, both primary and secondary school students can engage directly with leading researchers and experts on their subject matter during interactive STEM workshops and panel discussions, and a Science Expo of 26 stalls with hands-on demonstrations.

https://www.miragenews.com/sydney-science-trail-2023-debuts-today-1064653/

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COMPOSITE IMAGE: JEROME CRISTOBAL FROM INQUIRER FILE PHOTOS MANILA, Philippines—Bayan Muna Chairperson Neri Colmenares urged the Senate to pass the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which seeks to provide Filipino seafarers full protection before, during, and after employment, without its controversial escrow provision. House Bill (HB) No. 7325, or the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, was approved by the House of Representatives on final reading last March. The measure outlines the rights and welfare of seafarers, like the right to educational advancement and training at an affordable cost; the right to public consultation in discussions about their jobs; the right against discrimination; the right to free legal representation; and the right to an appropriate grievance mechanism.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1826810/plea-to-senate-pass-magna-carta-for-seafarers-but-scrap-escrow

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https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Patrick Veillette, Ph.D. May 04, 2023 An average of 20 million cloud-to-ground flashes over the continental U.S. are detected on a yearly basis by the lightning detection network.    Credit: NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory Several teams of atmospheric scientists at prestigious research universities have been examining trends in the amount of lightning.

https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/safety-ops-regulation/increased-lightning-will-affect-aviation-part-1

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From Amiril Muttaqien Meketar PHNOM PENH, May 14 (Bernama) -- The National men's Mobile Legends: Team Bang Bang's winning streak in the 2023 SEA Games came to an end as they faltered in the grand final here, today. The national team comprising - Idreen Abdul Jamal (Momo); Mohamad Zul Hisham Mohd Noor (Xarn); Mohammad Irwandy Lim (Izanami); Muhammad Danial Mohamad Fuad (CikguGais) and Muhammad Nazhan Mohd Nor (Chibi) - lost 0-3 to the Philippines,in the event held at the Naga World 2, here.

https://www.bernama.com/en/sports/news.php?id=2189011

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Avantax Planning Partners Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO – Free Report) by 23.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,818 shares of the company's stock after selling 565 shares […] The post Avantax Planning Partners Inc. Sells 565 Shares of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/04/avantax-planning-partners-inc-sells-565-shares-of-vanguard-sp-500-etf-nysearcavoo.html

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