A pedestrian walks along Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway in central Seoul. [JOONGANG PHOTO] The conflict between the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) is escalating as the former hopes to develop areas near cultural heritage sites while the latter aims to protect them. A case in point is the Seoul city government's recent proposal to remove the Deoksugung Stonewall Path, or the stone wall surrounding Deoksu Palace, in central Seoul. The metropolitan government proposed to demolish the stone wall to widen the walkway and make Deoksu Palace more accessible to the public.

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American Assets Capital Advisers LLC cut its holdings in Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE:PEAK – Free Report) by 1.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 198,300 shares of the company's stock after selling 2,693 shares during the period. Healthpeak Properties […] The post American Assets Capital Advisers LLC Sells 2,693 Shares of Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE:PEAK) first appeared on Daily Political .

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the pilot launch of the food stamp program that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is spearheading, Malacañang press briefer Daphne Oseña-Paez announced on Tuesday. The program's pilot will run on grants totaling US$3 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency, and the French Development Agency, according to Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian. 'There is a provision to expand it.

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https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg A German Air Force Panavia Tornado was painted in a special scheme for the event. Credit: Brian Everstine/AW&ST As NATO leaders prepared for one of the most anticipated meetings in the organization's recent history, 25 member nations wrapped up the alliance's largest air exercise ever—one that represented a dramatic shift in the status of host nation Germany. The brainchild of leaders in the German Air Force.

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Coin98 ( C98 ) traded down 8.3% against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 18:00 PM Eastern on March 8th. During the last week, Coin98 has traded 22% lower against the dollar. Coin98 has a market cap of $47.31 million and $9.74 million worth of Coin98 was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Coin98 token can currently be bought for $0.22 or 0.00001003 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: Binamars (BMARS) traded down 0.

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AFTERMATH A section of Legaspi Street in Cebu City caves in on Wednesday amid heavy rains and floods this week. —PHOTO COURTESY OF CEBU HILIG UG MOTO CEBU CITY — A portion of Legaspi Street in downtown Cebu City collapsed on Wednesday afternoon as heavy rains that spawned floods continued for the third day. The sunken area was about 15 meters long and caused the adjacent concrete fence of Patria de Cebu to crumble. Patria de Cebu, a property of the Archdiocese of Cebu, was undergoing reconstruction.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives past Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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United States Air Force researchers are touting the achievement of the first unmanned flight using artificial intelligence algorithms after a successful three-hour sortie by an XQ-58A Valkyrie. The flight took place at Florida's Eglin Air Force Base on July 25, according to a statement issued Thursday by the Air Force Research Lab, which developed the unmanned plane in partnership with Kratos. The AI algorithms used in the flight were created by the lab and honed through millions of hours of simulations, the statement said.

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Hwang Eui-chang, representing director of Korea Grape Export Association [K-GRAPE] Shine muscat, a grape of opulence, has single-handedly lifted up Korea's once-wilting grape industry. Now, amid increasingly heated competition, Korea is seeking to further bolster its foothold in the global market, riding on the surging popularity of K-culture. 'Korean grapes exported overseas, I think, showcase the country's class,' Hwang Eui-chang, representing director of the Korea Grape Export Association (K-grape), told the Korea JoongAng Daily.

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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its position in State Street Co. ( NYSE:STT – Get Rating ) by 0.2% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 888,436 shares of the asset manager's stock after buying an additional 1,793 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' holdings in State Street were worth $54,026,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in STT.

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Satellite view of Hurricane Harvey, 2017. (Photo credit: NASA) Intense tropical cyclones (maximum wind speed greater than 131 miles per hour) are one of the most devastating natural disasters in the world due to torrential rains, flooding, destructive winds and coastal storm surges. New public impact research co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa atmospheric scientist revealed that since the 1980s, category 4 and 5 hurricanes (equivalent to intense tropical cyclones) have been arriving three to four days earlier with each passing decade of climate change.

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Zcash ( ZEC ) traded down 1.5% against the U.S. dollar during the one day period ending at 8:00 AM E.T. on July 15th. Zcash has a total market cap of $518.82 million and approximately $27.35 million worth of Zcash was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last week, Zcash has traded up 9.9% against the U.S. dollar. One Zcash coin can currently be purchased for approximately $31.77 or 0.00104698 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: Bitcoin Gold (BTG) traded down 1.

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Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BRBS – Get Rating ) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 11th, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 18th will be paid a dividend of 0.1225 per share on Friday, April 28th. This represents a $0.49 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.90%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 17th. Blue Ridge Bankshares has raised its dividend payment by an average of 24.4% per year over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 10 years.

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Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visit UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) and Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (L) leave after a joint press conference following their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, 23 August 2023. Orpo arrived in Kyiv to meet with Zelensky and top Ukrainian officials in support of the country amid the Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

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(LEAD) lawmakers-arrest warrants(LEAD) Prosecutors seek arrest warrants for 2 lawmakers again over DP cash-for-votes scandal(ATTN: UPDATES with more background info) SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors sought arrest warrants for two lawmakers for a second time Tuesday over a cash-for-votes scandal surrounding the main opposition Democratic Party's (DP) 2021 leadership election, after the National Assembly refused to consent to their arrests earlier this year. Reps. Youn Kwan-suk and Lee Sung-man, now independents after quitting the DP, are accused of involvement in distributing cash envelopes, each containing 3 million won, to 20 DP lawmakers as part of the election campaign of former DP leader Song Young-gil.

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GIVEAWAY!!! soo finally after 3 months I release Fenrir's fury from early access and to celebrate I want to do a giveaway of 70 keys so you can enjoy it with me ^_^ a short description: Embark on an epic journey as Fenrir, the once fearless god now transformed into a humble wolf. In this action-packed adventure, you'll step into Fenrir's paws and navigate a world teeming with challenges and adversaries. Prepare to face formidable enemies, each possessing unique powers and skills that will test your mettle in exhilarating battles.

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Rates of cycling are falling in Australia, a national report released today shows. More people started riding bikes early in the pandemic, but that hasn't lasted. The percentages of people who cycle are lower now than in 2011. Matthew Mclaughlin Adjunct Research Fellow, The University of Western Australia Peter McCue PhD Candidate, School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney Less than one in six Australians report riding a bicycle weekly. Just over one in three have ridden in the past year.

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Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of Broadcom Inc. ( NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report ) by 3.9% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 715 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after buying an additional 27 shares during the quarter. Guyasuta Investment Advisors Inc.'s holdings in Broadcom were worth $459,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business.

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Sargent Investment Group LLC boosted its position in Walmart Inc. ( NYSE:WMT – Get Rating ) by 8.8% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 12,882 shares of the retailer's stock after acquiring an additional 1,037 shares during the period. Sargent Investment Group LLC's holdings in Walmart were worth $1,827,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of WMT. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Walmart by 1,519.

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