The splendor of Gelvin Gardens outside of Krannert Art Museum is a reflection of the original landscape design and the dedication of a group of volunteer gardeners. Even on a sweltering hot day, gardener Mary Beth Kurasek says the work is relaxing, a common theme for many of the volunteers. Led by Master Gardener Gloria Rainer, the volunteers gather to weed, prune, plant and feed the plants to keep them looking their best throughout the growing season. Photo by Fred Zwicky CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - It's one of the hottest days of the summer, but a dozen people have gathered with their water bottles, sun hats and gardening tools in front of Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

https://www.miragenews.com/volunteers-sustain-initial-flower-gallery-at-1086659/

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Aotearoa's favourite pop duo Foley are back with a captivating new single, ' What Got Into You '. Multi-instrumentalists Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett – aka Foley – wrote the track in the earliest sessions for their brand new album, Crowd Pleaser . "Unknown to us at the time, it really set the tone - chaotically creative and a try-everything-once kinda attitude," says Foley. The bold and confident pop track interestingly focuses on the idea of rumours and their rapid escalation into chaos.

https://www.thehits.co.nz/music/locals-only-nz-on-air/foley-what-got-into-you/

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MANILA, Philippines — The government should start considering shifting the academic calendar as students attending classes in May means they are forced to endure the intense dry season heat, Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) party-list Rep. France Castro said. In her privilege speech during Monday's House of Representatives session, Castro sounded the alarm on the rising cases of heat-induced ailments which has affected a lot of blue collar workers — which prompted her to reiterate the proposal for a change in the academic schedule.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1766455/solon-calls-for-academic-calendar-shift-as-students-endure-intense-summer-heat

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A national citizen science program focused on turtle conservation has won a Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science at a gala ceremony in Sydney. Associate Professor James Van Dyke and the 1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program team were awarded the prestigious prize for their work enabling a hands-on opportunity for the community to help save turtles across Australia. The program is a joint project between researchers at La Trobe University, Western Sydney University and the University of New England.

https://www.miragenews.com/turtle-researchers-win-eureka-prize-1070959/

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CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF ( NYSEARCA:DFAT – Free Report ) by 30.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 63,379 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 14,914 shares during the period. CFS Investment Advisory Services LLC's holdings in Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF were worth $2,820,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/03/dimensional-u-s-targeted-value-etf-nysearcadfat-shares-acquired-by-cfs-investment-advisory-services-llc.html

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ssv.network ( SSV ) traded 4.4% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 17:00 PM E.T. on June 26th. ssv.network has a total market cap of $198.96 million and $9.27 million worth of ssv.network was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last seven days, ssv.network has traded 5.1% higher against the U.S. dollar. One ssv.network token can currently be bought for $17.96 or 0.00059438 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/26/ssv-network-24-hour-trading-volume-reaches-9-27-million-ssv.html

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WOO Network ( WOO ) traded 6% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 15:00 PM ET on June 17th. One WOO Network token can currently be bought for approximately $0.19 or 0.00000707 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last seven days, WOO Network has traded up 8.1% against the U.S. dollar. WOO Network has a market capitalization of $319.78 million and $12.26 million worth of WOO Network was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/17/woo-network-woo-trading-up-8-1-over-last-7-days.html

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Nigerien men gather for an anti-French protest in Niamey, Niger, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.The ECOWAS bloc said it had directed a 'standby force' to restore constitutional order in Niger after its deadline to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum expired. (Photo by SAM MEDNICK / AP) NIAMEY, Niger — One week after a deadline passed for mutinous soldiers in Niger to reinstate the country's ousted president or face military intervention, the junta has not acquiesced. No military action has been taken and the coup leaders appear to have gained the upper hand over the regional group that issued the threat, analysts say.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1816001/nigers-junta-gains-upper-hand-over-bloc-threatening-military-analysts

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In celebration of Earth Day, which is commemorated annually every April 22, Manila Water, together with its partners, gathered once again in the La Mesa Nature Reserve in Quezon City, marking the second year of Lakbay Kalikasan: Hike and Bike for Nature. Over 120 participants joined the event, which gathered stakeholders from the government and private sectors, hiking and biking enthusiasts, and the public to take part in protecting our environment and the resources that sustain lives by adopting and maintaining trees inside the La Mesa Nature Reserve.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1759804/manila-water-gathers-partners-in-public-and-private-sectors-to-hike-bike-for-nature-in-celebration-of-earth-day

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This photo shows the view of Heukseok Xi, whose exclusive area of 84㎡ was recently traded at 800 million won, up 200 million won from the beginning of the year. [Photo provided by GS E&C]Demand for jeonse, South Korea's unique housing rental system where a large lump-sum payment is deposited usually for the duration of two years, is rising after a brief slump as loan interest and supply go down.According to an analysis conducted by Maeil Business Newspaper on the transaction price data of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport on Thursday, jeonse transactions accounted for 59.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/009/0005161892?sid=104

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StockNews.com started coverage on shares of CASI Pharmaceuticals ( NASDAQ:CASI – Free Report ) in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday morning. The brokerage issued a hold rating on the biotechnology company's stock. CASI Pharmaceuticals Stock Performance CASI opened at $2.51 on Tuesday. CASI Pharmaceuticals has a twelve month low of $1.45 and a twelve month high of $4.86. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $2.55 and its 200 day moving average price is $2.38. CASI Pharmaceuticals ( NASDAQ:CASI – Get Free Report ) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 17th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/04/stocknews-com-begins-coverage-on-casi-pharmaceuticals-nasdaqcasi.html

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Tycoons Ramon S. Ang of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and Manuel V. Pangilinan of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. might be looking at railway partnerships next after joining forces for major toll road projects in Luzon. Ang told Biz Buzz he was open to partnering with Pangilinan's group for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3—a project both of them are pursing via an unsolicited process, although SMC appears to have the bidding advantage after obtaining an original proponent status during the previous administration.

https://business.inquirer.net/422975/biz-buzz-from-frenemies-to-friends

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This photo provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows 11-Speed Bonded Hollowtech II Road Cranksets by Shimano. Cycling company Shimano is recalling some 760,000 bike cranksets in the U.S. and Canada, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, due to a crash hazard that has resulted in several reported injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the now-recalled crank parts can separate and break, risking crashes. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP) AP PROVIDE

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006037555?sid=104

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SK Biopharmaceuticals CEO Lee Dong-hoon speaks during a press conference held in western Seoul on Tuesday. [SK BIOPHARMACEUTICALS] SK Biopharmaceuticals aims to turn its epilepsy drug Cenobamate into a blockbuster with annual sales of $1 billion, the company said Tuesday. The Seongnam, Gyeonggi-based biopharmaceutical company expects to swing back into profit next year with global sales of Cenobamate, which is being marketed under the brand Xcopri in the United States, and hopes to achieve an enterprise value of $15 billion by 2026.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/640/0000040910?sid=101

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ING Groep NV lifted its stake in The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR – Free Report) by 173.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 111,539 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 70,788 shares during the period. ING Groep NV's holdings in Kroger were worth $5,507,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/13/ing-groep-nv-has-5-51-million-holdings-in-the-kroger-co-nysekr.html

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Over the weekend, Puma launched its inaugural Southeast Asia (SEA) Puma Car Club and unveiled its Autumn Winter (AW) 2023 Motorsport collection at Sentul Depot, Kuala Lumpur. The brand's SEA motorsport ambassador, Choo Sunghoon, a.k.a Sexyama made an appearance at the event too. With Malaysia being the event's first stop in the SEA region, Puma describes its Car Club event as a celebration of excellence, inspired by the spirit of the Motorsport community through immersive and interactive experiences and showcases.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/08/30/puma-car-clubs-first-sea-event-held-in-malaysia-special-appearance-by-sexyama/

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Police say a prisoner receiving medical treatment escaped from a New York City hospital by tying sheets together, rappelling from a fifth-floor window and hailing a taxi. A police spokesperson says the 44-year-old man escaped from Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital in Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon and is still at large Thursday. The man had been in custody since a July 31 arrest for drug possession and was brought to the hospital Aug. 4 for treatment of a medical problem. He was taken to the bathroom for a shower and managed to escape out the window using bedsheets.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/3207000/prisoner-uses-sheets-to-escape-from-5th-floor-of-nyc-hospital-and-hail-taxi-hes-still-at-large.html

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Delta Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Under Armour, Inc. ( NYSE:UA – Free Report ) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 11,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $94,000. A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in UA. Heritage Wealth Advisors raised its position in Under Armour by 37,500.0% during the fourth quarter. Heritage Wealth Advisors now owns 3,008 shares of the company's stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 3,000 shares in the last quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/05/delta-investment-management-llc-makes-new-investment-in-under-armour-inc-nyseua.html

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