(VOVWORLD) - The General Department of Customs reports that in May Vietnam's coffee exports reached 165,000 tons to earn 396 million USD, an increase of 15.7% in volume and 21.8% in value. (illustrative photo: congthuong.vn) In the first five months of this year, Vietnam's coffee exports were estimated at 882,000 tons, worth more than 2 billion USD. The average export price of Vietnam's coffee is at 2,295 USD per ton, up 2.4% over the same period last year.

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Kuala Lumpur has been recording unhealthy air quality due to hazeepaselect epa10888887 The Malaysia iconic buildings 'Petronas Twin Towers' are clouded in haze in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 29 September 2023. Kuala Lumpur has been recording unhealthy air quality as the air pollutant index reading was 152, which was recorded at 10am on 29 September. EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL

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The Palaszczuk Government is backing Queensland bus manufacturers, with a plan to build 200 buses in the Sunshine State The contract will ensure the 200 buses are produced in Queensland to support local jobs and manufacturing. The plan is backed by a $134 million initial investment. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today announced a plan to build 200 buses in Queensland, backing local jobs, skills and training. An initial $134 million investment will drive the plan, with the Department of Transport and Main Roads currently undertaking an independent procurement process.

https://www.miragenews.com/queensland-govt-kickstarts-local-bus-1083066/

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Thank you President for convening this important and useful debate. And let me start by thanking Executive Director McCain, Mr Cohen and Mr Miebach for their informative briefings. Colleagues, on Tuesday we rose to offer our condolences to the people of Libya and Morocco following their losses. I do that again today but this is also a tragic reminder of the need for us to explore every avenue to maximise our humanitarian response to the many challenges the world faces today against a backdrop of soaring humanitarian need.

https://www.miragenews.com/uk-advocates-for-transformative-public-private-1084690/

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Pampanga map. INQUIRER FILES MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Classes at all levels in public and private schools in this province were suspended on Thursday (Aug. 31) due to incessant rains. At past 7 a.m. Gov. Dennis Pineda issued an executive order on the class suspension. He said the class suspension was due to the inclement weather brought by the effects of the southeast monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Goring (international name Saola). Pineda's order came a bit late, as students, particularly those whose classes start at 7 a.

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Olstein Capital Management L.P. boosted its holdings in CVS Health Co. (NYSE:CVS – Free Report) by 51.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 118,000 shares of the pharmacy operator's stock after acquiring an additional 40,000 shares during the period. CVS […] The post CVS Health Co. (NYSE:CVS) Holdings Boosted by Olstein Capital Management L.P. first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/20/cvs-health-co-nysecvs-holdings-boosted-by-olstein-capital-management-l-p.html

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In a ruling posted earlier this week, Justice Carla L. Forth called the actions of the accused, Hayden Chokrev-Evans, "predatory."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cfb-esquimalt-worker-sentenced-on-base-sexual-assualt-1.7221099?cmp=rss

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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. ( NASDAQ:BWMN – Get Rating ) saw a significant drop in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 62,500 shares, a drop of 34.1% from the March 31st total of 94,800 shares. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 74,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days. Bowman Consulting Group Stock Up 1.8 % Shares of Bowman Consulting Group stock traded up $0.52 on Friday, reaching $29.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/30/bowman-consulting-group-ltd-nasdaqbwmn-short-interest-down-34-1-in-april.html

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

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Gang violence killed or injured at least 234 people from July 8-12 in Haiti’s Cite Soleil, an impoverished and densely populated neighbourhood of the capital

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CWA Asset Management Group LLC increased its holdings in Exelon Co. ( NASDAQ:EXC – Get Rating ) by 3.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 117,138 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 4,409 shares during the quarter. CWA Asset Management Group LLC's holdings in Exelon were worth $4,907,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/26/cwa-asset-management-group-llc-grows-stock-position-in-exelon-co-nasdaqexc.html

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March to End Fossil Fuels ahead of Climate Ambition Summit in New Yorkepaselect epa10866891 People carry signs and chant as they take part in the 'March to End Fossil Fuels', being held in advance of the United Nations? Climate Ambition Summit, in New York City, New York, USA, 17 September 2023. The Climate Ambition Summit 2023, convened by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, will take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York on 20 September 2023. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

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American Academy of Family Physicians Members of the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine conducted a scoping review to understand men's communication preferences when they discuss prostate cancer screening with their doctors. Researchers analyzed a total of 29 studies and identified four main themes: men preferred that their doctors use everyday language; men wanted more information; men wanted the doctor to spend adequate time with them to explain prostate cancer; and desired a trusting and respectful relationship with their doctor.

https://www.miragenews.com/trusting-doctors-boosts-productive-prostate-1091515/

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"Halfway to the 2030 deadline the Sustainable Development Goals are dangerously off track," he warned. "Gender equality is almost 300 years away. Progress on maternal health and access to family planning has been glacial." World Population Day is commemorated annually on 11 July and this year's focus is on unleashing the power of gender equality and giving greater voice to women and girls. Invest in women Although they comprise half of all people on the planet, women and girls are often ignored in discussions on demographics, with their rights violated in population policies, according to the UN.

https://www.miragenews.com/un-urges-gender-equality-push-central-to-sdgs-1044745/

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Education Back: St Mary MacKillop College's Elia Ware, Idabi Tom, SHDH Aboriginal liaison officer Debra Chaplin and her grandson Jayllum Searle. Front: George Mura, Tobias Fatnowna and Jimi Bani. Picture: Phoebe Doyle ST Mary MacKillop College students have had the opportunity to learn all about Torres Strait Islander culture during National Reconciliation Week. Making the journey to Swan Hill from the Torres Strait was Jimi Bani, George Mura, Idabi Tom and Tobias Fatnowna, educating students on a part of an Indigenous culture that they may not be as familiar with.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/education/students-get-a-first-hand-take-on-torres-strait-culture

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The Montreal Canadiens got trounced 7-2 against Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.

https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-inside-out/about-last-night-its-starting-to-feel-more-like-a-rebuild

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Jigang Wang et al. have made significant progress in unraveling the antimalarial mechanisms of artemisinin (ART) and its derivatives. Their latest research, published in the journal Engineering, sheds light on the crucial target proteins and pathways of ART, providing valuable insights into combating malaria and addressing emerging ART resistance. Malaria continues to pose a serious threat to global health, despite the widespread use of ART and its derivatives, which have significantly reduced the global burden of the disease.

https://www.miragenews.com/wang-team-unveils-key-proteins-in-artemisinins-1089478/

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Total Wealth Planning LLC boosted its stake in shares of Invesco QQQ Trust ( NASDAQ:QQQ – Get Rating ) by 2.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,217 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after purchasing an additional 43 shares during the quarter. Total Wealth Planning LLC's holdings in Invesco QQQ Trust were worth $593,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/08/invesco-qqq-trust-nasdaqqqq-shares-purchased-by-total-wealth-planning-llc.html

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Adobe is giving filmmakers new generative AI audio tools that can quickly add thematically appropriate backing tracks and narration to videos.

https://www.theverge.com/news/807809/adobe-firefly-ai-audio-generate-soundtrack-speech

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