In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, authors Gabriel Gellner and Kevin McCann from the University of Guelph and SFI External Professor Alan Hastings (UC Davis) invert a classical approach to modeling food webs. Instead of trying to replicate stable, complex ecosystems using simplistic representations of species interactions, the authors' novel inverse method assumes the ecosystems exist and works backward to characterize food webs that support that assumption.

https://www.miragenews.com/research-reveals-inverse-model-for-ecosystem-1053547/

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KT Skylife's nominee for new chief offers to resign SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- The nominee for the new chief of KT Skylife Co., a satellite broadcasting affiliate of local telecom giant KT Corp., said Sunday he has offered to resign. Yoon Jeong-sig told Yonhap News Agency that he has requested KT to rescind his nomination, saying his decision was made for personal reasons. The former journalist, who previously served as the chief of regional TV network OBS Gyeongin TV, was recently tapped to head KT Skylife.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0013808483?sid=104

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Arete Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Intel Co. ( NASDAQ:INTC – Free Report ) during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund acquired 36,585 shares of the chip maker's stock, valued at approximately $1,195,219,000,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Avaii Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Intel in the first quarter worth about $354,000. Pacific Sage Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Intel in the fourth quarter worth about $466,000.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/20/arete-wealth-advisors-llc-invests-1195-22-billion-in-intel-co-nasdaqintc.html

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Apple Inc's new iPhone 15 Pro quickly saw initial delivery times slip into October as the new flagship device went on sale for pre-orders on Friday, suggesting strong demand for the most-expensive models. Four iPhone 15 models became available for pre-order on Friday in several countries. The Pro Max, which starts at US$1,199, saw its first deliveries slip from Sept 22 to as late as Oct 16 in the US just minutes after pre-orders began at 5am in California. Delays affected all colours of the model - blue, natural, black and white - and most storage capacities.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-09-16-story-h-239956390-Apple_iPhone_15_Pro_deliveries_slip_to_October_in_sign_of_demand

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The Valley Hunters have had some better times in the past seasons but has struggle a little bit this year giver the departure of its handy players. Head coach, Max Katal said he doesn't blame anyone for it neither urging them to come back to club but it is what it is in football. Players want to experience different environment and it is perfectly fine for the club. In its rebuild, the club is focusing on getting the team play the type of game they are capable – playing to the best of their abilities.

https://www.looppng.com/sport/valley-hunters-rugby-union-club-rebuild-120062

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StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions ( NASDAQ:CTSH – Free Report ) in a research report sent to investors on Thursday. The firm issued a buy rating on the information technology service provider's stock. A number of other equities analysts have also commented on CTSH. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions from $65.00 to $72.00 and gave the company a neutral rating in a research report on Thursday, August 3rd.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/20/cognizant-technology-solutions-nasdaqctsh-earns-buy-rating-from-analysts-at-stocknews-com.html

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(LEAD) Yoon-economy(LEAD) Yoon vows never to bow to blackmail of illegal protesters(ATTN: UPDATES with additional remarks by Yoon; CHANGES headline)By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Tuesday to never yield to the blackmail of political strikers and illegal protesters, his spokesperson said, after the country's largest umbrella labor group launched a two-week strike. Yoon made the remark while presiding over a government meeting on economic policy directions for the second half of the year, while also calling for the removal of "killer regulations" that deter investment by businesses, according to Lee Do-woon.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014044802?sid=104

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Fatherhood was something that intrigued Dingdong Dantes, or at least what he saw and knew of it growing up. It wasn't until he became a father that he realized what it actually meant and entailed. 'I was very much mesmerized by children, that's for sure. And growing up, that's just the part you see and focus on—playing with the kids, all the fun things. You don't realize what it takes to become a real father. But that was before,' he told the Inquirer at a recent press conference for his comeback primetime series 'Royal Blood,' which starts airing on June 19.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/504899/dingdong-on-what-it-takes-to-be-a-dad

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Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky decreased its position in ON Semiconductor Corporation ( NASDAQ:ON – Get Rating ) by 9.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 973,711 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 98,400 shares during the period. ON Semiconductor comprises 0.6% of Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky's portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest holding.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/15/teachers-retirement-system-of-the-state-of-kentucky-lowers-position-in-on-semiconductor-corporation-nasdaqon.html

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Fans smile prior the start of the Women's World Cup Group A soccer match between New Zealand and Switzerland in Dunedin, New Zealand, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005997881?sid=104

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Prudential PLC cut its holdings in shares of Ares Management Co. ( NYSE:ARES – Free Report ) by 22.3% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,177 shares of the asset manager's stock after selling 1,776 shares during the quarter. Prudential PLC's holdings in Ares Management were worth $515,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of ARES.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/07/prudential-plc-sells-1776-shares-of-ares-management-co-nyseares.html

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MANILA, Philippines — Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has encouraged locals to use bicycles as a 'sustainable, affordable, and alternative' means of transportation in line with the country's celebration of World Bicycle Day. 'Biking is a simple yet effective form of exercise and helps in reducing the levels of pollution in the country,' Herbosa said on Saturday during 'The Pedal for a Sustainable Future – A World Bicycle Day Celebration' event in Taguig City. According to the newly appointed DOH chief, the event aims to raise awareness of the benefits of cycling 'for both the environment and individuals' health and well-being,' as it launched the Active Transport Playbook.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1784862/doh-chief-herbosa-encourages-use-of-bicycles-as-alternative-sustainable-means-of-transportation

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is discriminatory, susceptible to racial and sexist bias and its improper use is sending education into a global crisis, a leading Charles Darwin University (CDU) expert warns in a new research paper. 'The critique of AI as a foundation for judicious use in higher education' urges society to look beyond the hype of AI and analyse the risks associated with adopting the technology in education after AI ubiquitously "invaded and colonised public imaginations across the world" in late 2022 and early 2023.

https://www.miragenews.com/new-paper-highlights-dangerous-misconceptions-1065427/

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The long-running effort to restructure China Evergrande Group 's multibillion-dollar offshore debt pile ran into another hurdle as the U.S. law firm White & Case LLP moved to organize investors opposed to a plan that emerged last month to slash returns and delay repayments. White & Case called a meeting of offshore debt holders last Friday to discuss the restructuring proposal, Caixin learned from sources. Those involved haven't signed onto the plan that's on the table, which grew out of talks with an ad hoc group of bondholders, the sources said.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-04-20/evergrandes-multibillion-dollar-offshore-debt-restructuring-hits-another-barrier-102021485.html

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The Environment Agency launches eight-week consultation on changes to variable monetary penalties. Changes will scrap the £250,000 cap on civil penalties and significantly broaden their scope to target a wider range of environmental offences. New enforcement powers will allow the Environment Agency to apply penalties that are quicker and easier to enforce. The Environment Agency has today (14 August) launched a consultation on changes to variable monetary penalties - financial penalties that can be imposed for certain environmental offences.

https://www.miragenews.com/uk-gov-proposes-unlimited-fines-for-top-1065906/

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(The Center Square) – Jay Inslee's decision that he will not be seeking an unprecedented fourth term as the governor of Washington state elicited passionate reactions from political friends and foes alike. Inslee, a Democrat, is currently the longest-tenured governor in the country. He was first elected to the job in 2012 and subsequently won reelection in 2016 and 2020. Before being elected governor, Inslee served more than a dozen years in Congress. He focused much of his  gubernatorial tenure  – and his brief 2020 presidential campaign – on his signature issue: fighting climate change.

https://dailyfly.com/political-allies-opponents-react-to-gov-inslees-decision-against-a-fourth-term/

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Freemasons from the United Grand Lodge of Victoria prepare to enter the lodge room. Picture: Wade Stephens

https://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/news/6181537/masons-celebrate-a-century-in-their-own-rite

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GP Brinson Investments LLC lessened its stake in shares of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF ( NYSEARCA:VWO – Get Rating ) by 12.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 240,115 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 34,514 shares during the quarter. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF comprises approximately 7.7% of GP Brinson Investments LLC's holdings, making the stock its 3rd largest position.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/22/gp-brinson-investments-llc-cuts-stock-holdings-in-vanguard-ftse-emerging-markets-etf-nysearcavwo.html

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Nuveen Taxable Municipal Income Fund ( NYSE:NBB – Get Rating ) announced a monthly dividend on Monday, May 1st, Zacks reports. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.068 per share on Thursday, June 1st. This represents a $0.82 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.96%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 12th. Nuveen Taxable Municipal Income Fund has raised its dividend by an average of 1.2% per year over the last three years. Shares of NBB traded up $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/03/nuveen-taxable-municipal-income-fund-nbb-to-issue-monthly-dividend-of-0-07-on-june-1st.html

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The overall inflation rate in Malaysia eased from 4.0 per cent to 2.0 per cent during the eight months of the Unity Government's administration. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the inflation rate in the communications sector in the country had also eased from 0 per cent to -3.7 per cent in July. 'On the part of KKD (Ministry of Communications and Digital), Insya-Allah various initiatives to reduce the financial burden of the people in the communications sector will continue.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2219698

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