LABOR DAY. Progressive groups from different sectors staged a protest at the Freedom Park along Roxas Avenue in City on Labor Day Monday afternoon May 1, 2023. The group urged the administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to increase the salaries of workers in the country amidst the rising prices of common commodities. The protesters were also calling for the City government to stop the implementation of the High Priority Bus System. RAMCEZ VILLEGAS 'SWELDO itaas, bilihin ibaba!' Progressive groups cried as they marched along Roxas Avenue on Labor Day.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1960123/davao/local-news/groups-renew-call-for-wage-hike

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International Game Technology PLC ( NYSE:IGT – Get Rating ) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,550,000 shares, a drop of 8.3% from the March 31st total of 2,780,000 shares. Currently, 2.4% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,180,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.2 days. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several brokerages have recently commented on IGT.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/03/international-game-technology-plc-nyseigt-sees-large-decline-in-short-interest.html

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Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Saturday that the US-brokered agreement was a humiliating concession that undermined Lebanese sovereignty.

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-900698

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Hyundai-new Santa FeHyundai unveils all-new Santa Fe SUV ahead of launch in August SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's biggest carmaker by sales, on Tuesday unveiled the design of the all-new Santa Fe SUV ahead of its planned world premiere in August. The fifth-generation Santa Fe is a full-change model from the fourth-generation one released in 2018. It comes with a maximized rear cargo capacity in line with the latest outdoor lifestyle trends, the company said in a statement.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014073639?sid=104

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Join us at the winery for live music on our beautiful 180 acres with views of the vineyard, pond and lots of starry sky. Bring a chair, table or shade tent and enjoy the music! No outside alcohol is allowed by Kentucky state law. No pets. Concert Schedule: SAT27 May 27 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT Classic Rock & Soul Covers (formally Usual Suspects Band) JUNE 2023 SAT10 June 10 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT Classic Rock Covers SAT24 June 24 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT Top Dance Hits of the 70's, 80's & today JULY 2023 SAT8 July 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT Pop, Motown & R&B gems of the 60's & 70's SAT22 July 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT 8 pc.

http://www.kentuckymonthly.com/events/smith-berry-winery-concert-series_7/

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Sentry Investment Management LLC trimmed its position in Bank of America Co. ( NYSE:BAC ) by 3.4% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 48,923 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 1,730 shares during the period. Bank of America makes up about 0.7% of Sentry Investment Management LLC's holdings, making the stock its 25th largest holding. Sentry Investment Management LLC's holdings in Bank of America were worth $1,620,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/08/sentry-investment-management-llc-has-1-62-million-stock-holdings-in-bank-of-america-co-nysebac.html

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Research is shedding light on kidneys, their critical functions, and predictors of disease. The research co-led by Matthias Kretzler, M.D. describes the creation of a cellular atlas of the kidney describing nearly 100 cell types and states. It represents the most comprehensive study of cellular states, neighborhoods, and outcome-associated signatures in the kidney. Researchers from more than twenty institutions collaborated on this project. Kidneys monitor and maintain the internal balance in the body, filter out waste and excess fluids in the urine.

https://www.miragenews.com/research-reveals-kidney-functions-and-disease-1050187/

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Seven months ago, Social Sciences Division put out a call to its academics: would you like to make a short film based on your research, in collaboration with BBC Ideas? Who wouldn't? Six weeks later, not surprisingly, some 80 amazing ideas for filming were delivered, covering the full range of the division's research. And somehow the BBC and the division had to whittle those down to just four ideas, which could be distilled into five-minute films or animations, explaining the research and being entertaining for an under 35s audience.

https://www.miragenews.com/oxford-bbc-collaborate-to-transform-ideas-into-1055304/

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Games are imitations of real life. They teach players how to think how the other would act, with better players learning to appreciate how the other player reads them. As all games are defined by rules, two-player games are actually far simpler than multiplayer games. That is exactly where the global game has shifted, from a unipolar single dominant player who determines the rules-based order, to one in which the others want voice and power to change the rules. The kiddie's game of checkers teaches players to think linearly, but smart players quickly learn that if you offer the other side a quick win and he takes it, you crush him by anticipating several moves ahead of him.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/161992/the-global-game-of-chessgo

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Thursday, 28 September 2023, 1:26PM Erena Mikaere joins Sam Winders for another episode of ACC's new netball pod Court Session. In this episode, Erena & Sam go over the Silver Ferns comeback win over the English Roses in the 2nd Test, the latest debutant in the Black dress, and Erena staves off her "Undie Run" for now... Take your Radio, and with you

https://www.hauraki.co.nz/the-acc/court-session-a-netty-podcast/no-undie-run-yet/

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Ark ( ARK ) traded 1.4% lower against the dollar during the 1 day period ending at 20:00 PM E.T. on April 21st. Ark has a total market capitalization of $56.42 million and $9.35 million worth of Ark was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last seven days, Ark has traded 3.6% lower against the dollar. One Ark coin can now be bought for approximately $0.33 or 0.00001197 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: Belrium (BEL) traded down 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/21/ark-reaches-self-reported-market-capitalization-of-56-42-million-ark.html

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Jhett Tolentino —JHETT TOLENTINO/FACEBOOK Film and theater producer Jhett Tolentino, who paved the way for Kris Aquino to become part of the American film 'Crazy Rich Asians' in 2018, said his goal is to create more opportunities that will enable Filipino talents to 'go across.' This is why Jhett, a Tony and Grammy winner, said that in the pipeline are projects for Jaclyn Jose (2016 Cannes best actress), John Arcilla (2022 Venice best actor), Jericho Rosales, Maricel Soriano, among others. He recently produced and directed 'Asian Persuasion' for KC Concepcion, which also features Filipino actors like Rachel Alejandro ('who already got her SAG-Aftra membership card after doing the movie') and Tony Labrusca, as well as US-based Filipino talents Apl.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/521221/after-kc-us-based-pinoy-producer-to-make-hwood-films-for-jericho-john-and-jaclyn

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Savant Capital LLC bought a new position in Corning Incorporated ( NYSE:GLW – Free Report ) in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 21,132 shares of the electronics maker's stock, valued at approximately $746,000. A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Corning by 0.7% in the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 92,746,889 shares of the electronics maker's stock worth $3,423,287,000 after purchasing an additional 671,480 shares in the last quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/28/savant-capital-llc-makes-new-746000-investment-in-corning-incorporated-nyseglw.html

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Centric Wealth Management grew its position in shares of Eli Lilly and Company ( NYSE:LLY – Free Report ) by 1.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,102 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 210 shares during the period. Eli Lilly and Company comprises 2.1% of Centric Wealth Management's portfolio, making the stock its 6th largest position. Centric Wealth Management's holdings in Eli Lilly and Company were worth $4,843,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/19/centric-wealth-management-buys-210-shares-of-eli-lilly-and-company-nyselly.html

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Zach LaVine recorded 33 points on 12-of-20 shooting and had eight assists to lead the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a convincing 124-96 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Nikola Vucevic added 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting and collected 15 rebounds for Chicago, which was without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps). Coby White had 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting and registered nine assists as the Bulls made 57.1 percent of their shots, including a torrid 17 of 28 from 3-point range.

https://sports.inquirer.net/502487/nba-sharpshooting-bulls-crush-blazers

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Gem Diamonds Limited ( LON:GEMD – Get Rating )'s share price hit a new 52-week low during trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as GBX 25.90 ($0.32) and last traded at GBX 26.39 ($0.32), with a volume of 595172 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 27.60 ($0.34). Gem Diamonds Trading Down 4.4 % The firm's 50-day simple moving average is GBX 30.95 and its 200 day simple moving average is GBX 31.71. The company has a quick ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 2.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/16/gem-diamonds-longemd-sets-new-52-week-low-at-25-90.html

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Shares of Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ( NYSE:PDM – Get Rating ) reached a new 52-week low during trading on Friday . The company traded as low as $6.35 and last traded at $6.36, with a volume of 768196 shares. The stock had previously closed at $6.60. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Separately, StockNews.com started coverage on shares of Piedmont Office Realty Trust in a report on Thursday, March 16th. They issued a 'hold' rating for the company. The firm has a market capitalization of $788.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/14/piedmont-office-realty-trust-nysepdm-sets-new-12-month-low-at-6-35.html

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One of the top creative writing programs in the world, The University of Texas at Austin's Michener Center for Writers, is establishing a retreat for internationally known writers at the Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck's former residence in Sag Harbor, New York. A collaboration with the Sag Harbor Partnership, the Township of Southampton and the New York State Assembly and heirs of the Steinbeck estate, the Steinbeck Writers' Retreat will preserve the legacy of the author's work and home, provide a residence where writers can work, create opportunities for students, and foster engagement with the Sag Harbor and UT communities.

https://www.miragenews.com/ut-austin-establishes-writers-retreat-at-1053502/

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A former Department of Justice (DOJ) official has purportedly tried to bribe detained witnesses to stop cooperating with authorities investigating the killings of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and nine others in March. Lawyer Levito Baligod, counsel for the Degamo family, did not identify the former official but claimed that the official did so through guards at the detention center of the National Bureau of Investigation. 'A certain high-ranking official of the DOJ before, with the rank of [undersecretary], is working with some jail guards at the NBI detention facility to offer money to the detainees so that they won't cooperate,' he said in a television interview.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1771235/degamo-lawyer-former-doj-exec-in-bribery-try

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