A new center led by CU Boulder will undertake research to make the region of space between Earth and the moon a little safer-potentially helping satellites navigate through this tumultuous and sometimes hazardous environment. This summer, NASA announced that it had selected four Space Weather Centers of Excellence , including the Space Weather Operational Readiness Development (SWORD) center at CU Boulder. As its name suggests, the nearly $10 million center will offer some powerful protection for the planet: SWORD research will seek to help scientists develop more accurate and timely conditions of the "space weather" hundreds of miles above the surface of Earth-where impacts from solar storms can increase the risk of satellite collisions and interfere with communications and navigation.

https://www.miragenews.com/new-center-to-improve-space-weather-forecasts-1088669/

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some jellyfish, like box jellyfish and Irukandji jellyfish, are venomous and dangerous. Last Sunday, June 25, 2023, a 32-year-old woman from Bohol died after she was stung by a box jellyfish while swimming on a public beach in Sta. Fe town in Bantayan Island, Cebu. Based on the Sta. Fe LGU report, the victim, Leslie Ann Madronero, dove from the cliff to the sea, suddenly felt an itch on her left arm, and was having difficulty breathing shortly after. It was later discovered that Madronero had an encounter with a box jellyfish.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/512571/first-aid-for-jellyfish-stings

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Taylor Swift has taken a swipe at her infamous feud with the rapper during her blockbuster Eras tour, with fans quick to react to the diss.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/taylor-swifts-onstage-dig-at-kanye-west-feud/video/247d768c3b153f302aa99974468cd404

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BRASILIA - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Brazilian leader Luis Inacio Lula de Silva on Monday assailed U.S. sanctions against Venezuela and Maduro said he hopes a regional South American summit in Brasilia will call for their removal. Lula called the U.S. sanctions "extremely exaggerated" and criticized the United States for denying the legitimacy of fellow leftist Maduro, who is considered by Washington an authoritarian leader who has not allowed free elections. Maduro was on his first visit to Brazil since 2015 taking advantage of warmer relations before 11 South American presidents meet in Brasilia on Tuesday.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-05-30-story-h-269571627-Maduro_and_Lula_hit_out_at_US_sanctions_on_Venezuela

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A yachtie had to be pulled from the ocean around 60 nautical miles off the coast of Hawke's Bay this morning, after they got into trouble in rough conditions. The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand coordination a complex rescue of the solo sailor. It began after they activated their EPIRB at about 5.30 pm yesterday (29 March). He was eventually extracted from his vessel at about 10 am this morning (30 March). The sailor was on-board a 10 metre sloop. Late in the afternoon the vessel rolled, the sailor then activated their locator beacon.

https://www.miragenews.com/major-rescue-coordinated-off-hawkes-bay-18-1086068/

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Check Capital Management Inc. CA acquired a new position in Illinois Tool Works Inc. ( NYSE:ITW – Get Rating ) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm acquired 1,100 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $242,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Illinois Tool Works by 3.1% in the fourth quarter. 180 Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,392 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $318,000 after buying an additional 42 shares during the last quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/26/check-capital-management-inc-ca-makes-new-242000-investment-in-illinois-tool-works-inc-nyseitw.html

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Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO – Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The business services provider reported ($0.08) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by ($0.02), MarketWatch Earnings reports. The company had revenue of $637.20 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $636.37 million. […] The post Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO) Posts Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.02 EPS first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/09/clear-channel-outdoor-nysecco-posts-earnings-results-misses-expectations-by-0-02-eps.html

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50 Cent, Tony YayoFILE - 50 Cent, left, and Tony Yayo perform at the Wireless Music Festival in Finsbury Park, July 9, 2023, in London. Rapper 50 Cent said Monday, Aug. 28, that his scheduled show Tuesday night, Aug. 29, at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, an outdoor venue in west Phoenix, was postponed because of the sweltering weather. (Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP, File) 070723129446, 21334631, FILE PHOTO

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006019259?sid=104

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HB Wealth Management LLC trimmed its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. ( NYSE:CMG – Free Report ) by 5.4% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 331 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after selling 19 shares during the period. HB Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $708,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/23/hb-wealth-management-llc-trims-holdings-in-chipotle-mexican-grill-inc-nysecmg.html

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Sen. Bob Menendez's defense against new federal corruption charges against him, his wife and business associates Friday revealed that he's adopting the same defiant stance he took when he faced federal accusations nearly a decade ago. A three-term senator who has held office at every level across New Jersey's rough-and-tumble political landscape, Menendez vowed to fight the latest set of charges and questioned the veracity of the indictment. In almost the same language he used in 2017 after a mistrial on federal corruption charges, he cast the indictment Friday in political terms and vowed to continue his work in the Senate.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/3232768/whos-bob-menendez-new-jerseys-senator-charged-with-corruption-has-survived-politically-for-years.html

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Anyone lucky enough to be acquainted with the music of The Dubliners will be aware of the fact that there's a song in the repertoire entitled 'Salonika.' It's a jovial tune that unveils a socio-historical event of far-reaching proportions. The first verse sets the stage for an inquiry that exceeds the scope of this article but I'll do my best to convey the richness and audacity of the song. The first verse— My husband's in Salonika; I wonder if he's dead. I wonder if he knows he's got a kid with a foxy head —forges a connection between Ireland and Greece, evokes the tragedy of WWI , touches upon the economic realities of the previous century, and hints at the sexual politics of our (great?) grandmothers.

https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/others/dubliners-salonika-greece

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PCJ Investment Counsel Ltd. increased its position in CGI Inc. ( NYSE:GIB – Get Rating ) (TSE:GIB.A) by 303.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 55,710 shares of the technology company's stock after acquiring an additional 41,890 shares during the period. CGI comprises about 2.1% of PCJ Investment Counsel Ltd.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. PCJ Investment Counsel Ltd.'s holdings in CGI were worth $4,800,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/23/pcj-investment-counsel-ltd-purchases-41890-shares-of-cgi-inc-nysegib.html

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Celo ( CELO ) traded 5.7% higher against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 18:00 PM ET on June 25th. Celo has a market capitalization of $253.15 million and $67.51 million worth of Celo was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Celo coin can currently be purchased for approximately $0.50 or 0.00001653 BTC on exchanges. Over the last seven days, Celo has traded 28% higher against the dollar. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/25/celo-celo-24-hour-trading-volume-hits-67-51-million.html

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Thai Dota 2 star player Nuengnara ' 23Savage ' Teeramahanon recently went viral over a comment he made during one of his gaming streams. The carry player for Talon Esports said during one of his streams that 'Filipinos spread like cancer,' and that he doesn't want to ever play in a team full of Filipinos again. The comment started at around 1:15, with translations found in this Reddit post. The comment came out during one game where a player on the opposing side was allegedly stream-sniping him, telling 23Savage that he is a fan and that he should accept him, referring to the sniper's in-game friend request.

https://esports.inquirer.net/33935/23savage-complains-about-filipinos-spreading-like-cancer-in-sea-pro-scene

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Democrats have spent months negotiating with themselves, undercutting their ability to take credit for bills of significance they are now passing, but for which...

https://www.npr.org/2021/11/20/1057537201/democrats-hope-bidens-sales-job-can-help-their-midterm-chances

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Rob BontaCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta, right, fields questions during a press conference Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. California's attorney general sued a Southern California school district Monday over its recently adopted policy that requires schools to notify parents if their children change their gender identification or pronouns. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006018225?sid=104

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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about infrastructure jobs and job training in broadband, construction, and manufacturing following the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., November 2, 2022. REUTERS FILE PHOTO ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would be traveling to Vietnam 'shortly' because the country wanted to elevate its relationship with the United States and become a major partner.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1814255/biden-says-he-will-visit-vietnam-shortly

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On Wednesday (16 February 2022), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg previewed the meeting of Allied Defence Ministers today and tomorrow.

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_191892.htm

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In Japan, expressways connect cities throughout the nation efficiently, like veins circulating in our bodies. Using the country's well-arranged system lets you travel virtually anywhere without worry. With the expressway network, you can visit any U.S. military installation in mainland Japan while enjoying some of the beautiful sights along the way. Recently, three travel mates and I hit the road on a TDY from Hardy Barracks in Tokyo to MCAS Iwakuni. (Left) Hardy Barracks, (Right) MCAS Iwakuni, Photo courtesy of James Bolinger, Stars and Stripes We hit the Shutoko Expressway a little after 7 a.

https://japan.stripes.com/travel/road-trippin-japan-drive-tokyo-iwakuni

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