Today, we welcome Mark Lambert as China Coordinator and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for China and Taiwan in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Mark will oversee the Office of China Coordination and the Office of Taiwan Coordination in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Mark is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service who most recently served as Deputy Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

https://www.miragenews.com/mark-lambert-appointed-as-new-us-china-taiwan-1095036/

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JULY 10, 2023, NEW YORK - A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the presence of relatively high numbers of immune cells known as monocytes in tumors is linked to better outcomes in esophageal cancer patients treated with a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, or immunochemotherapy. Esophageal cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide, and the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma has been climbing at a relatively swift clip over the past 40 years. Survival times for inoperable or metastatic forms of the cancer range from 6 to 12 months.

https://www.miragenews.com/tumor-monocyte-content-predicts-1043935/

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The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its consideration of the combined twenty-fourth to twenty-sixth periodic report of Uruguay, with Committee Experts commending Uruguay on the high-quality delegation which had provided exhaustive responses, and asking about the situation of people of African descent, and measures taken to prevent overcrowding in prisons. A Committee Expert commended the State party for the high-quality delegation they had sent. The Committee's Country Rapporteurs commended Uruguay for the exhaustive responses during the dialogue.

https://www.miragenews.com/uruguay-praised-by-racial-discrimination-1064395/

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Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon addresses ruling People Power Party lawmakers at a venue in Incheon near Seoul on Monday. (Yonhap) INCHEON -- South Korea's two major parties each embarked on two-day preparation sessions Monday to plan for the last regular session of the National Assembly before the legislative elections in April.The ruling People Power Party's retreat in Incheon was attended by the entire party as well as President Yoon Suk Yeol and some members of the Cabinet. Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho gave the lawmakers a special lecture on challenges facing the country's economy.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000249467?sid=104

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Peterson Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF ( NYSEARCA:VNQ – Get Rating ) by 3.6% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 126,527 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 4,338 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Real Estate ETF makes up about 2.9% of Peterson Wealth Advisors LLC's holdings, making the stock its 8th biggest position. Peterson Wealth Advisors LLC's holdings in Vanguard Real Estate ETF were worth $10,507,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/18/vanguard-real-estate-etf-nysearcavnq-holdings-lifted-by-peterson-wealth-advisors-llc.html

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Southern Wealth Management LLP cut its holdings in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF ( BATS:EEMV – Get Rating ) by 24.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 225,516 shares of the company's stock after selling 73,426 shares during the period. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF accounts for about 4.8% of Southern Wealth Management LLP's holdings, making the stock its 7th biggest position. Southern Wealth Management LLP's holdings in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF were worth $11,964,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/01/southern-wealth-management-llp-sells-73426-shares-of-ishares-msci-emerging-markets-min-vol-factor-etf-batseemv.html

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Artists are taking part in a new programme, designed to explore the creative capabilities of AI, Web 3.0 and other immersive realities. The GloW3 artist's programme will give four artists access to facilities and expertise at the University of Nottingham's Virtual Immersive Production Studio , the Epic Games Innovation Lab in London and King's Digital Lab at King's College London. The programme is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and it will explore the potential of a raft of new technologies – dubbed 'Web 3.

https://www.miragenews.com/new-project-to-explore-role-of-ai-and-immersive-1046537/

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Elastos ( ELA ) traded down 0.2% against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 17:00 PM E.T. on July 29th. Elastos has a total market capitalization of $24.71 million and approximately $278,664.47 worth of Elastos was traded on exchanges in the last day. Over the last week, Elastos has traded 5.3% lower against the US dollar. One Elastos coin can currently be bought for about $1.21 or 0.00004134 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/29/elastos-ela-price-down-5-3-this-week.html

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news With the fall avalanche of new releases is coming and Starfield being officially launching this week, it's easy to forget the arguably biggest premiere of 2023 - . It massacred all kinds of records after it was released in February and has has continued to perform well. While we know many of you are hoping it will get DLC eventually, it seems like Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment might have other plans and have kicked of the work on a sequel. The fairly known insider (as far as insiders goes) MyTimeToShineH writes on X: "Sources confirmed that a sequel is in the works" While this is hardly surprising considering what a huge success the first game was, and the fact that Harry Potter is getting a TV series on HBO Max eventually - we're still glad to hear that the development might already have started to some extent.

https://www.gamereactor.eu/rumour-hogwarts-legacy-2-is-already-in-development-1301463/

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By AP News Published Aug 19, 2023 09:22 am MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie, a moderate Republican known for working across the aisle as both governor and as a congressman, has died. He was 99. Quie died of natural causes late Friday at his home in Wayzata, his son, Joel Quie, said Saturday. While he had been in declining health in recent months, he still enjoyed meeting people. At a family gathering two weeks ago, he read aloud to his great-grandchildren from their favorite storybook, his son said.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/3212187/former-minnesota-governor-congressman-al-quie-dies-at-99.html

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ERC20 ( ERC20 ) traded 0.4% lower against the US dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 12:00 PM ET on April 2nd. ERC20 has a market capitalization of $11.79 million and approximately $0.25 worth of ERC20 was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One ERC20 token can now be bought for approximately $0.0105 or 0.00000037 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last week, ERC20 has traded 0.9% lower against the US dollar. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: Toncoin (TON) traded 1% lower against the dollar and now trades at $2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/02/erc20-erc20-price-hits-0-0105-on-top-exchanges.html

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CEBU CITY, Philippines—Dancesport Team Cebu City (DTCC) put on an impressive performance in the recently concluded Philippine Dance Sport Federation (PDSF) 2nd Quarterly Mid-Year National Ranking and Competition 2023 held at the Sison Auditorium in Lingayen, Pangasinan over the weekend. DTCC that was founded and headed by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner Edward Hayco finished their two-day campaign with 12 gold medals along with eight silvers and eight bronzes. Most of DTCC's winning pairs are products of the Cebu City Sports Commission's (CCSC's) grassroots program.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/509532/dancesport-team-cebu-city-wins-12-golds-in-pdsf-2nd-quarterly-mid-year-national-ranking-competition

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The government's decision to complete the project comes after a responsible and careful decision-making process, informed by the recommendations made in the interim report of the Sydney Metro Independent Review. The government will commit up to a further $1.1 billion from existing transport budgets, including Sydney Metro, to deliver the project and begin the difficult process of converting the existing T3 Line - which is more than a century old - into a 21st century high-tech metro line. The decision to salvage Sydney Metro City and Southwest means South West Sydney residents will receive the essential services and increased service frequency they need and deserve.

https://www.miragenews.com/minns-labor-pledges-sydenham-bankstown-city-sw-1057441/

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Alexander Björk on the 2nd during day two of the 2023 PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England, Fridau, Sept. 15, 2023. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT; NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE; PHOTOGRAPH MAY NOT BE STORED OR USED FOR MORE THAN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DAY OF TRANSMISSION; MANDATORY CREDIT

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IDLIB, Syria - As Syria marks six months on from an earthquake that claimed the lives of over 8,000 people, 2.3 million women and girls have been left without access to medical care, particularly sexual and reproductive healthcare. With hospitals and clinics destroyed by the quake and attacks on healthcare facilities common, pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for infants, has become perilous and challenging for women who have already borne the brunt of 12 years of conflict. "Giving birth should be a happy, joyous occasion for any mother, but instead, for women in north-west Syria, it has become a dangerous assault course of obstacles," said Alam Janbein, ActionAid's Syria-Türkiye Humanitarian Response Lead.

https://www.miragenews.com/syrian-women-battle-unprecedented-birth-1060653/

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Midas ( MIDAS ) traded 0% higher against the US dollar during the one day period ending at 17:00 PM E.T. on April 11th. One Midas token can now be purchased for $1.41 or 0.00004682 BTC on exchanges. Over the last seven days, Midas has traded up 0.4% against the US dollar. Midas has a market capitalization of $3.69 million and approximately $1,399.10 worth of Midas was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/11/midas-midas-price-reaches-1-41-on-major-exchanges-2.html

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QPS is the first law enforcement jurisdiction outside of the USA to purchase and possess the Taser 10. The Taser 10 provides greater opportunity for officers to use less-than-lethal force during confrontations 65 Taser 10 weapons have been purchased to allow a trial Significant increase in accuracy and effectiveness These capabilities alone increase officer safety Minister for Police Mark Ryan and Commissioner Katarina Carroll have announced a significant trial of the latest state of the art taser technology.

https://www.miragenews.com/queensland-police-test-new-state-of-art-1062211/

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar today launched KPJ Healthcare's (KPJ) latest flagship hospital, the Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (DSH2), here. DSH2 opened its doors in September last year with the aim to provide state-of-the-art medical facilities as well as treatment using cutting-edge medical equipment. The hospital currently operates 60 hospital beds and there are plans to expand it to 120 by the end of the year. bootstrap slideshow Sultan Ibrahim arrived at noon today to officiate DSH2, which is the 29th hospital operated by KPJ, mainly owned by the Johor Corporation (JCorp) as the group's largest shareholder.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2190902

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