ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Follow live updates of a deadly, powerful earthquake that struck Morocco: ALGERIA OFFERS TO OPEN ITS AIRSPACE Algeria has offered humanitarian aid to neighboring Morocco after a powerful earthquake in the kingdom on Friday night left more than 1,000 people dead. In an exceptional move, Algeria offered to open its airspace to allow eventual humanitarian aid or medical evacuation flights to travel to and from Morocco. Algeria closed the airspace when its government severed diplomatic ties with Morocco in 2021 over a series of issues.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/africa/3224084/live-updates-morocco-struggles-after-rare-powerful-earthquake-kills-and-injures-scores-of-people.html

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The NIST Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) is currently developing a Legal Metrology Publication Series: SP 2200 to provide our stakeholders with current information on the status and development of U.S. and international legal metrology issues. The SP 2200 series will also include a range of reports on OWM technical activities, guidance, training, and recommended best practices. We are also pleased to announce our most recently published NIST SP 2200 ( SP 2200-02 ) that describes the 2022 NIST Summary of U.

https://www.miragenews.com/www.miragenews.com/owm-unveils-nist-sp-2200-series-new-legal-1039741/

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Yuan-Chi Chien, a PhD candidate in botany and plant pathology at Purdue University, at work in the laboratory. (Purdue Agricultural Communications photo/Tom Campbell) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.1 million grant to Purdue University's Gyeong Mee Yoon to research how plants acclimate to environmental stress. Her findings could have implications for food security in an era of climate change. Yoon, an associate professor of botany and plant pathology , is probing two different biochemical pathways that plants use to improve their response to stresses such as drought, severe heat and cold.

https://www.miragenews.com/1-1m-grant-fuels-research-on-plants-1097301/

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Have you noticed something different with Twitter? The owner Elon Musk delighted crypto bros and perplexed social media users after changing the birdie logo into a doggie. Specifically, he turned the Twitter logo into Dogecoin. You might remember the billionaire dubbing himself the 'Dogefather' in 2021 as an homage to the canine-themed digital currency. Believe it or not, the recent Twitter change was his response to a fellow crypto enthusiast. On March 26, 2022, Twitter user Chairman (@WSBChairman) asked Musk to confirm his acquisition of Twitter 'and change the bird logo to a doge.

https://technology.inquirer.net/122845/elon-musk-changes-twitter-logo-to-dogecoin

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LEGAZPI CITY – A village watchman and another person were killed in separate hacking incidents on Thursday in the Bicol region. Lieutenant Colonel Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol police spokesperson, said in a report that while on a drinking spree, William Bumalay, 57, was hacked and stabbed around 5:30 p.m. by the suspect identified as Ronnie Peda, 40, in Barangay Basiad. Bumalay died instantly due to multiple wounds. The initial investigation showed that the police were considering personal grudge as a possible motive for the killing, Calubaquib said.

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Australia Post is looking to recruit around 3,000 seasonal casuals as it ramps up operations in the lead up to Christmas. This year's seasonal recruitment drive is focused on finding people with specific skills, experience and licenses. Top of Australia Post's wish list are applicants with a valid forklift or truck licence. Seasonal casual roles are also available for freight handlers and parcel processers across the delivery network. Australia Post is getting prepared ahead of what is expected to be a busy cyber sales period and in the lead up to Christmas.

https://www.miragenews.com/aussie-post-places-truck-forklift-drivers-atop-1087634/

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What are you willing to trade for a miracle? Your life, or someone else’s? And if that’s the price, then which lives are worth saving? These questi...

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With hail hitting the south metro on Monday, roof repair solicitors often won't be far behind looking for new jobs. FOX 9's Rob Olson offers advice on what to look for and avoid.

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Public Service Enterprise Group ( NYSE:PEG – Get Rating ) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The utilities provider reported $1.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.21 by $0.18, RTT News reports. The business had revenue of $3.76 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.89 billion. Public Service Enterprise Group had a return on equity of 12.88% and a net margin of 10.52%. The company's revenue was up 62.3% compared to the same quarter last year.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/04/public-service-enterprise-group-nysepeg-issues-earnings-results.html

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WASHINGTON - Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as Representatives of the United States to the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations: Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Nominee for Representative of the United States to the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Congressman French Hill, Nominee for Representative of the United States to the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Janet Keller, Nominee for Representative of the United States to the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Calvin Smyre, Nominee for Representative of the United States to the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Jeffrey Worthe, Nominee for Representative of the United States to the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Nominee for Representative of the United States to the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations In 1998, Congresswoman Barbara Lee was elected to serve California's 9th congressional district (now the 12th) in a special election.

https://www.miragenews.com/biden-reveals-key-nominees-for-administration-1076887/

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President Ferdinang 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo from RTVM) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. described the National Security Council (NSC) and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) as 'silent guardians' who protect the country. In his speech during the joint anniversary of NSC and NICA on Thursday, Marcos thanked the two agencies for their contributions to national security. 'We know that you are the silent guardians who protect us against all manner of national threats, the steadfast vanguards who keep our enemies at bay, and the faithful watchers ensuring that we do not veer to disorder and to chaos,' Marcos said.

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Workers picket outside an Amazon distribution center on Monday, July 24, 2023, in Palmdale, Calif. Dozens of Amazon drivers and dispatchers who work for a California-based delivery firm the Teamsters unionized in April have been picketing company warehouses, calling on the e-commerce behemoth to come to the table and bargain over pay and working conditions. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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HANOI/BEIJING—A Chinese research ship and five escort vessels were in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Friday close to gas blocks operated by Russian firms in the South China Sea, a day after Vietnam urged the ships to leave. The Chinese vessel Xiang Yang Hong 10 began operating in Vietnam's EEZ on May 7, representing the most significant incursion since 2019, according to Ray Powell, who leads Stanford University's Project Myoushu on the South China Sea. He said China's conduct and Vietnam's reaction were a 'worrying escalation.

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ASD ( ASD ) traded 25.9% higher against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 14:00 PM ET on April 30th. ASD has a market capitalization of $76.32 million and $5.00 million worth of ASD was traded on exchanges in the last day. One ASD token can currently be purchased for approximately $0.12 or 0.00000390 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Over the last seven days, ASD has traded 105.6% higher against the dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: Toncoin (TON) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/30/asd-price-tops-0-12-on-exchanges-asd.html

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FAS Wealth Partners Inc. raised its position in Morgan Stanley ( NYSE:MS – Free Report ) by 7.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 12,840 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 912 shares during the period. FAS Wealth Partners Inc.'s holdings in Morgan Stanley were worth $1,127,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/25/fas-wealth-partners-inc-purchases-912-shares-of-morgan-stanley-nysems.html

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Kingsview Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of Medtronic plc ( NYSE:MDT – Get Rating ) by 8.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 61,151 shares of the medical technology company's stock after purchasing an additional 4,854 shares during the period. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Medtronic were worth $4,753,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/06/medtronic-plc-nysemdt-shares-purchased-by-kingsview-wealth-management-llc.html

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Chia ( XCH ) traded 0.9% higher against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 14:00 PM ET on April 11th. One Chia coin can now be purchased for approximately $38.43 or 0.00127193 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. During the last seven days, Chia has traded up 0.8% against the dollar. Chia has a market capitalization of $269.66 million and approximately $4.99 million worth of Chia was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/11/chia-self-reported-market-cap-achieves-269-66-million-xch.html

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Rugby league legend Sam Thaiday has partnered with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to spread an important safety message as part of its 'We All Need Space' campaign. The 304-game Broncos champion, known for his tough and uncompromising stance on the field, said it was important for motorists to show the same relentlessness when it comes to road safety. "So many of us get behind the wheel of a car every day; to get to work, do school drop offs and for me, back in the day, head to training," Sam said.

https://www.miragenews.com/the-opposition-may-not-need-space-but-trucks-1078301/

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The list of high-profile players whose contracts expire this summer is impressive, but who should clubs be targeting when the transfer window opens?

https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4922921/lionel-messi-llkay-gundogan-marcus-thuram-among-top-free-agents-to-sign-this-summer

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A pursuit suspect was found dead from a gunshot wound following a brief chase in East Hollywood early Saturday morning, leaving investigators with more questions than answers. The pursuit is said to have started at around 3:30 a.m., on the northbound lanes of the 101 Freeway south of Cesar Chavez Avenue, when California Highway Patrol officers saw a black Infiniti drive by them at high speeds. The officers engaged in pursuit, which only lasted for several minutes before the suspect exited the freeway onto Melrose Avenue.

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/suspect-found-dead-at-end-of-pursuit-in-east-hollywood/

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