Vermont Agency of Transportation This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week of September 4, 2023. Most crews will be off for Labor Day on Monday and resume work on Tuesday. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.    Interstates     I-89 Brookfield-Montpelier – Motorists can expect lane closures Tuesday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a grooved traveling surface with uneven lanes.

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By XU WEI | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-04-17 00:05 Share - WeChat Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits a mariculture base in Zhanjiang city, South China's Guangdong province, April 10, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] Diversify: Ocean has potential to feed world President Xi Jinping underscored the need to diversify China's food production and build up the seed industry during his first domestic fact-finding trip this year, a move analysts said will help guarantee the nation's food security and put food that is more nutritious on the tables of Chinese people.

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Heavy flooding hits southern BulgariaA closed road deteriorated by heavy flooding in Tsarevo, Bulgaria, 06 September 2023. Thunderstorms, heavy downpours and flash flooding caused a river overflow leading to three fatalities, according to the Interior Ministry. EPA/STR

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Apostolic Church of God Chicago, Illinois 3:00 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. I said to the Congressman: I didn't know he could preach like that. (Applause.) Oh, good afternoon, everyone. I want to thank the Congressman for that extraordinary presentation — (applause) — and for his work. I recently had the Congressman at my home for dinner. And we talked about his father, and we talked about his vision, as the son of the father, for the future of our country.

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Abbrea Capital LLC decreased its holdings in Salesforce, Inc. ( NYSE:CRM – Free Report ) by 15.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 43,107 shares of the CRM provider's stock after selling 7,855 shares during the period. Salesforce comprises about 1.5% of Abbrea Capital LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. Abbrea Capital LLC's holdings in Salesforce were worth $8,612,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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Quick note and part of the shell game the Yankees needs to play right now with Aaron Judge heading to the 10 day IL.  Billy McKinney just got a major league contract with the Yanks. MLB Trade Rumors w rites: "...Yankees announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Billy McKinney . He will take the active roster spot of Aaron Judge , who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right great toe sprain. That move was reported on last night and is retroactive to June 4.

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Country Garden Holdings Company Limited ( OTCMKTS:CTRYY – Get Free Report ) was the target of a significant decline in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,000 shares, a decline of 75.6% from the June 15th total of 4,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.0 days. Country Garden Price Performance CTRYY remained flat at $4.83 during midday trading on Friday. 58 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 368.

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Jeimer Candelario, Willie HarrisChicago Cubs' Jeimer Candelario, right, and third base coach Willie Harris put their hands up after Candelario hit a two-run home run off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

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The Cope Thunder air combat exercises returned to Philippine skies on Tuesday for the first time in three decades, with US and Filipino fighter jets simulating engagements with an enemy force over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). 'They're going to fight from over the water and look to gain ground and work toward the coastlines,' Cpt. Tank Martin of the Pacific Air Forces told reporters, explaining the day's drills involving F-16 fighter jets of the US Air Force (USAF) soaring in pairs with FA-50 lead-in fighter trainers of the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

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(Asiad) S Korea-badminton gold(Asiad) S. Korea wins 1st gold in women's team badminton in nearly 30 yrsBy Kim Boram HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea won the gold medal in the women's badminton team event at the 19th Asian Games on Sunday for the first time in nearly 30 years. South Korea defeated China 3-0 in the team competition final, which involves three single matches and two doubles, at Binjiang Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China. It is South Korea's first Asian Games title since 1994, when the country beat Indonesia for the first-ever gold in the final at the Hiroshima Asiad.

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Colonial River Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Nucor Co. ( NYSE:NUE – Get Rating ) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 1,635 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $216,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC grew its position in Nucor by 2.7% during the fourth quarter.

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Patricia Schlein/Star Max/GC Images Having famously said "The answer was always no and a respectful, firm, no" regarding a return to the role of Samantha Jones that made her a Sex and the City icon, ABC News has confirmed that Kim Cattrall will be seen in the upcoming season of the sequel series And Just Like That... . The character has been spoken of, and spoken and texted to, by Sarah Jessica Parker 's Carrie Bradshaw on the Max series, which ended its first season with Carrie calling her one-time bestie ahead of a visit to bury the hatchet.

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HMS Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of The Toronto-Dominion Bank ( NYSE:TD – Get Rating ) (TSE:TD) by 4.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,752 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional 385 shares during the quarter. HMS Capital Management LLC's holdings in Toronto-Dominion Bank were worth $584,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

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Asahi Life Asset Management CO. LTD. cut its stake in NIKE, Inc. ( NYSE:NKE – Get Rating ) by 26.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 31,649 shares of the footwear maker's stock after selling 11,270 shares during the period. NIKE makes up approximately 1.2% of Asahi Life Asset Management CO. LTD.'s holdings, making the stock its 29th largest holding. Asahi Life Asset Management CO.

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is working on opening more Kadiwa store outlets nationwide and continue helping micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that are recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 'Kadiwa ng Pangulo' outlets across the country will gives MSMEs a market for their products, the President said in his visit to Limay, Bataan, where he graced the opening of a Kadiwa outlet and led the distribution of various forms government assistance to resident-beneficiaries.

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Balancing Ambition and Alignment: Nurturing Personal and Professional Growth Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO of PILOT This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it's done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves.

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Pope Francis attends Holy Mass for World Youth Day 2023(CORRECTION) ? This is to amend images epa10787216, epa10787213, epa10787208 and epa10787207 issued on 06 August 2023, correcting the date of the Seol WYD to 2027. The revised caption reads: South Korean pilgrims celebrate after Pope Francis (not seen) announced the city of Seoul, South Korea, as the next host of the World Youth Day (WYD) 2027, at the end of the of the Holy Mass on the last day of World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo in Lisbon, Portugal, 06 August 2023.

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Martingale Asset Management L P raised its holdings in Mastercard Incorporated ( NYSE:MA – Get Rating ) by 76.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 66,285 shares of the credit services provider's stock after buying an additional 28,657 shares during the period. Martingale Asset Management L P's holdings in Mastercard were worth $18,848,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

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Endeavor Group Holdings Inc, the parent of the popular UFC mixed martial arts franchise, said on Monday it will acquire entertainment firm World Wrestling Entertainment Inc in a deal valued at $9.3 billion. Endeavor said the deal represents a contribution price of about $106 per share for WWE, which is about 16% higher than the stock's Friday closing. Under the agreement, Endeavor shareholders will own 51% of the combined company, while WWE shareholders would get 49%. Shares of WWE were down 4.

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