McDonalds-business expansion By Kim Na-young SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- McDonald's Korea said Wednesday it will expand the number of its stores in South Korea to 500 by 2030 as it unveiled its new burger for this year. The South Korean unit of the U.S. fast-food giant will open eight new drive-thru stores this year as part of its push to operate 500 stores in South Korea by 2030, CEO Kim Ki-won said. The company currently operates around 400 stores across the country. "We will focus on strengthening all contact points with customers and enhancing convenience to provide a better experience to customers," Kim said in a news conference meant to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company's establishment.

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An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and a gun has been recovered, sources told The Post.

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A tanker fire caused part of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia to collapse, June 11, 2023. -- WPVI (PHILADELPHIA) -- Officials recovered a body from the wreckage of the Interstate 95 collapse in Philadelphia, which happened on Sunday morning when a tanker caught fire beneath an underpass. Family members of Nathaniel Moody told ABC News he was the truck driver who died in the crash, fire and collapse on I-95. Authorities have not yet identified the remains taken from the wreckage as Moody's. Moody leaves behind a son and two daughters, his son told ABC News.

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Fund Management at Engine No. 1 LLC lifted its holdings in Amgen Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMGN – Get Rating ) by 14.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 5,874 shares of the medical research company's stock after purchasing an additional 731 shares during the quarter. Fund Management at Engine No. 1 LLC's holdings in Amgen were worth $1,543,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company.

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The P10.597 million, which is the allocated budget, for the celebration of Independence Day this year is not a waste of money. That is according to Lawyer Collin Rosell, Cebu City administrator, during a press conference on Thursday, June 8, 2023. It's not a waste of money 'Daghan ang mosulti nga parti siya'g kwarta nya pagusik-usik sa kwarta,' Lawyer Rosell said. (Many said that this is about money and this is wasting money.) 'Ang tinud-anay lang, dili kwarta ang Independence Day kon dili gipakamatyan ni sa atoang mga kagikan.

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MANILA, Philippines—'Lacking,' the health care worker distribution in 2021 in the Philippines did not meet the standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO) to attain Sustainable Development Goals. This was revealed by Ibon Foundation on Wednesday (April 19) as it stressed that the ratio of 17.1 health care workers for every 10,000 people in the country is not enough, compared to the recommended 44.5. But while the lack is already disheartening, the think tank said the health care worker disparity is clearer in poorer regions, 'making health care less accessible to Filipinos who may need it more.

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Modus Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. ( NASDAQ:META – Get Rating ) by 4.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,196 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 87 shares during the period. Modus Advisors LLC's holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $465,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of META.

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1inch Network (1INCH) traded 1% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 13:00 PM Eastern on April 11th. In the last seven days, 1inch Network has traded up 2.5% against the U.S. dollar. One 1inch Network token can currently be bought for approximately $0.54 or 0.00001807 BTC on popular exchanges. […] The post 1inch Network One Day Trading Volume Hits $27.25 Million (1INCH) first appeared on Daily Political .

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-XI JINPING-MALAWI-PRESIDENT-MEETING(230824) -- JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with his Malawian counterpart Lazarus Chakwera on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

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Asiana Airlines' Vice President and Interim CEO Won Yoo-seok [ASIANA AIRLINES] Asiana Airlines has formed a task force team led by its interim CEO for its merger with Korean Air, in a move to devote all its resources to obtain approval from foreign antitrust authorities. Asiana said Monday that it launched a Corporate Merger Task Force led by its Vice President and Interim CEO Won Yoo-seok to focus on the challenges related to the merger of the two Korean flag carriers. Korean Air has reported business combinations to a total of 14 competition authorities since January 2021.

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Julian Velasco, saxophone & Winston Choi, piano Winner of Cedille Records' inaugural   Emerging Artist Competition   in 2021, saxophonist   Julian Velasco   is a Chicago-based soloist, collaborative artist, educator, and fierce advocate for contemporary arts whose artistic vision aspires to celebrate the plurality of our society. When Julian makes his   Live From WFMT   debut alongside his collaborative partner, pianist   Winston Choi , they'll play selections from their album,   As We Are , which broke out at #4 on Billboard's Traditional Classical Album Charts.

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A coordinated effort by police across multiple suburbs overnight led to the arrest of five teenagers following an aggravated burglary in Brighton. Police were first called out to Brighton around 12.20am following reports of an aggravated burglary in Moule Avenue. Officers were told the residents of the home disturbed an intruder who ran from the home. It was then discovered one of the vehicles from the property, a 2015 Mercedes Tourer, was stolen. Police on patrol spotted the car on Nepean Highway, near South Road, heading towards the city when the Air Wing was called in to assist.

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) silver featherweight champion Milan 'El Metodico' Melindo flies to South Korea with his team for his July 1, 2023 title defense against Korean Jong Seon Kang. Melindo along with his trainer and promoter from the Prime Stag Sports flew to Gwangju City, South Korea, on Thursday, June 29, 2023, after a three-month preparation in Cebu. Former IBF, IBO champ The 35-year-old Melindo, the former International Boxing Federation (IBF) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) world light flyweight champion, fights in South Korea for the first time in his career.

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ProShare Advisors LLC raised its holdings in General Motors ( NYSE:GM – Free Report ) (TSE:GMM.U) by 25.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 239,498 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock after acquiring an additional 48,130 shares during the quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC's holdings in General Motors were worth $8,785,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company.

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Earth Hour 2023 in RomeThe Colosseum illumination is turned off as part of Earth Hour 2023 in Rome, Italy, 25 March 2023. Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) during which non-essential lights are switched off in major cities around the globe for 60 minutes to raise awareness of energy consumption and its environmental effects and the fight against climate change. EPA/GIUSEPPE LAMI

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Bolivia claims to have the 'world's first lithium reserve' with 23 million tonsepaselect epa10758975 Vehicles are seen in the Coipasa salt flat, Oruro department, Bolivia, 20 July 2023. The Government of Bolivia said that the country has the 'world's first lithium reserve' having gone from 21 to 23 million tons verified through a study to quantify these resources. The Bolivian President presented the results of the quantification carried out in the Pastos Grandes salt flats, in the Andean region of Potosi, and Coipasa, most of which is located in the Bolivian department of Oruro with a small portion in Chilean territory.

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The fast that began at 10AM is being observed at Gandhi Bhavan in Bhopal.

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Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio raised its holdings in shares of Starbucks Co. ( NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Rating ) by 1.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 683,068 shares of the coffee company's stock after purchasing an additional 6,512 shares during the period. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio owned 0.06% of Starbucks worth $57,555,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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People spend time at the beach during a holidayPalestinians spend time at the beach during a holiday in Gaza City, 07 July 2023. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

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Typhoon Haikui moves closer to Taiwanepaselect epa10837070 Taiwanese residents drive next to fishing boats anchored as a precaution against Typhoon Haikui, at Nanliao Fishing Harbor in Hsinchu, Taiwan, 03 September 2023. Typhoon Haikui moves closer to Taiwan, prompting local governments to close some offices and other establishments in southern and eastern Taiwan. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

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