The law was adopted shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Special Rapporteurs said they had already raised serious concerns over the law with the Russian Government and through public statements. "The decision to deny constitutional protection of the right to freedom of expression constitutes a new low in Russia's clampdown on the freedom of expression and the free flow of information," the UN Human Rights Council -appointed experts said . "The interpretation of the Constitutional Court and the rejection of complaints challenging these legislative provisions will silence all those expressing critical views regarding Russia's so-called 'special military operation' in Ukraine," they continued.

https://www.miragenews.com/russia-bans-criticism-of-army-hits-new-low-un-1073381/

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Seed Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Schwab International Equity ETF ( NYSEARCA:SCHF – Get Rating ) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 14,402 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $464,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Romano Brothers AND Company purchased a new stake in shares of Schwab International Equity ETF during the fourth quarter worth $47,000.

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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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In a clinical trial, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand researchers have discovered a dahlia extract that improves blood sugar regulation without reported side effects in humans. This is a ground-breaking discovery as it for the first time suggests that dysfunctional glucoregulation by the brain can be targeted therapeutically using potent plant molecules to treat type 2 diabetes. Almost 170 years ago, Claude Bernard, the founder of modern medicine, discovered that the brain plays an important role in the regulation of blood sugar.

https://www.miragenews.com/nz-researchers-dahlias-target-brain-hold-1050903/

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Joshua PrimoFILE - San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo plays during an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. The NBA suspended former San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, for four games without pay for conduct detrimental to the league.(AP Photo/AJ Mast, File) FILE PHOTO

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King's Cup yachting event in Palma de MallorcaSpain's King Felipe VI, as part of the 'Aifos' crew, receives on the podium the trophy for the 2nd place in ORC 1 class during the King's Cup sailing competition in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, 05 August 2023. EPA/Ballesteros

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About The Study: Despite guidelines recommending medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), approximately 1 in 5 adults with past-year opioid use disorder received any MOUD, according to data from a 2021 nationally representative survey. Furthermore, some groups were substantially less likely to receive MOUD, in particular Black adults, women, those unemployed, and those in nonmetropolitan areas. Addressing disparities in MOUD uptake should be prioritized in program, policy, and clinical initiatives.

https://www.miragenews.com/medication-use-rises-among-adults-with-past-1061244/

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Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC increased its position in shares of SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF ( NYSEARCA:SPSM – Get Rating ) by 10.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,435,282 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 131,792 shares during the period. SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF accounts for approximately 2.5% of Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC's holdings, making the stock its 4th biggest position.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/05/wealthcare-advisory-partners-llc-has-53-06-million-stock-holdings-in-spdr-portfolio-sp-600-small-cap-etf-nysearcaspsm.html

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) further enhanced their existing cooperation and relationship by setting up a platform to disseminate information to the people through the Digital Economic Centre (PEDi).  Bernama's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Roslan Ariffin said Bernama will assist by initiating a special programme related to PEDi so that people can understand the functions and role of the centre, especially about successful digital entrepreneurs who have succeeded in marketing their products online.

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Rev those engines, Red CentreNATS (RCN) is back, and the program is packed with old favourites and new additions so motorsports enthusiasts can show off their wheels in even more ways. The Ultimate Festival of Wheels, which will take place from 1-3 September 2023 in Alice Springs, will see thousands descend on the town for Australia's most unique automotive festival across the Alice Springs Inland Dragway, Blatherskite Park and Lasseters Centre of Entertainment. Thanks to the special permit system in place for RCN, Alice Springs becomes the only place in the country where participants can drive their highly modified, unregistered rides on the streets, adding to the impact the festival has on the city.

https://www.miragenews.com/red-centrenats-fun-to-start-early-with-new-event-1047569/

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DoubleVerify, the software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, has released its 2023 Global Insights Report. As per DoubleVerify, the report has been prepared after analysing trends from nearly 5.5 trillion media transactions across over 1,000 customers in nearly 100 countries. The report highlights key digital media quality trends, and demonstrates the need for always-on verification across channels to create the foundation for impactful performance. "Based on our research, in order to drive consistent performance, it is essential that advertisers engage verification across all campaigns and environments," said Collette Spagnolo, Vice-President of Marketing Analytics at DoubleVerify.

https://bestmediainfo.com/2023/05/ctv-impressions-increasing-369-yoy-in-india-as-compared-to-62-globally-doubleverify-report

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SJM Holdings Limited ( OTCMKTS:SJMHY – Get Rating ) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 3,400 shares, a drop of 40.4% from the February 13th total of 5,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.4 days. SJM Trading Down 1.1 % Shares of SJMHY stock traded down $0.02 on Friday, hitting $1.84. The company had a trading volume of 380 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,310.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/11/short-interest-in-sjm-holdings-limited-otcmktssjmhy-declines-by-40-4.html

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Enjoying festivities: Sophie Cairns with some of the people in the tribe from the Western Highlands Province at the Goroko Show celebrations. Picture supplied

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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont recently announced the three commissioners of its Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a group tasked with examining issues of racism, discrimination, and eugenics in state laws and policies, both historically and today.  As members of a marginalized community with homelands in what is now known as Vermont for more than 12,000 years, the Abenaki Alliance supports the intention of the Commission and stands with the commissioners as they embark upon a journey of research, review, and policy recommendations over the next three years.

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CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University research has uncovered a possible clue as to why glaciers that terminate at the sea are retreating at unprecedented rates: the bursting of tiny, pressurized bubbles in underwater ice. Published today in Nature Geoscience , the study shows that glacier ice, characterized by pockets of pressurized air, melts much more quickly than the bubble-free sea ice or manufactured ice typically used to research melt rates at the ocean-ice interface of tidewater glaciers.

https://www.miragenews.com/air-bubble-bursts-may-accelerate-glacier-1079911/

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Arch Therapeutics, Inc. ( OTCMKTS:ARTH – Get Rating ) saw a large growth in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 200 shares, a growth of 100.0% from the April 30th total of 100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Arch Therapeutics Stock Performance Shares of OTCMKTS:ARTH remained flat at $2.79 during trading hours on Friday. 15 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 527.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/26/arch-therapeutics-inc-otcmktsarth-sees-significant-increase-in-short-interest.html

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Pool/ABC News (WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday made his first public comments on the leak of what appear to be top secret intelligence documents from the Pentagon and other U.S. agencies Austin, appearing at a news conference alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, said he was first briefed on the apparent leaks on April 6. Since then, Austin said, he's met with senior department leaders daily and referred the matter to the Justice Department, which has opened a criminal investigation.

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CWG 2022 Closing Ceremony Live: With a final day heroics, India finished fourth in the medals tally with 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze

https://sports.ndtv.com/commonwealth-games-2022/commonwealth-games-2022-closing-ceremony-live-3237626

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Roman Yarmolenko, a Ukrainian soldier from the 93rd brigade, learns to walk on a prosthetic leg. He crosses rough, muddy terrain outside the Unbroken rehabilitation center in Lviv, Ukraine, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. AP LVIV, Ukraine — The small band of soldiers gather outside to share cigarettes and war stories, sometimes casually and sometimes with a degree of testiness over recollections made unreliable by their last day fighting, the day the war took away their limbs. Some clearly remember the moment they were hit by anti-tank mines, aerial bombs, a missile, a shell.

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Switzerland's Federal Councillor Viola Amherd, right, welcomes the German Federal Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, center, and the Austrian Federal Minister of Defence, Klaudia Tanner, left, for this year's D-A-CH (Deutschland-Austria-Switzerland) meeting of German-speaking defence ministers in Bern, Switzerland, Friday, 7 July 2023. Federal Councillor Viola Amherd and the two ministers will discuss the security policy situation, the war in Ukraine and participation in the "European Sky Shields Initiative" procurement initiative.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005981760?sid=104

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