On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, the party closed the door for those who want to contest and they now have 10 days to come up with a candidate who will represent the party in the upcoming by-election in the constituency. Serowe West constituency was won by BPF's former Member of Parliament (MP) Tshekedi Khama who was recently disqualified from his seat after failing to attend Parliament three consecutive sittings without reasons. Currently, the BPF has two legislators other Serowe constituencies being Baratiwa Mathoothe in Serowe North and Leepetswe Lesedi in Serowe South.

https://www.mmegi.bw/news/bpf-ponders-on-tshekedis-replacement/news

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Piping installed in thousands of Western Australian homes is implicated in leaks causing damage. Resin used in the manufacture of the Pro-fit piping in Australia was not used by Iplex NZ, says Fletcher Building. Fletcher Building has increased its provisioning for the cost of leaky pipes installed in thousands of homes in Australia from A$2 million to A$15m. In a statement to the NZX, Fletcher said problems were apparent with a polybutylene pipe branded Pro-fit made by its Iplex Australia subsidiary.

https://www.nbr.co.nz/investment/fletcher-counts-cost-of-product-defect-in-wa/

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Single-use cups are piled up at a cafe in Seoul (Yonhap)_ Concerns are growing over the excessive consumption of caffeine among adolescents, according to a report on Sunday, citing a teen health study.According to last year's 'Youth Health Behavior Survey' conducted by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on some 60,000 middle and high school students in 800 schools nationwide, 22.3 percent of the respondents answered 'yes' when asked if they drink high-caffeine beverages more than three times a week.

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DUMAGUETE CITY — The Philippine National Police on Tuesday relieved all policemen and personnel of the Bayawan City Police Office, where the suspects in the murder of nine persons, including Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, escaped after the killing. Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas, said the city police needed 'fresh legs' on the ground as they continued to pursue the remaining suspects. A new team of policemen took over the Bayawan City Police Office.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1739569/cops-in-bayawan-city-where-suspects-in-degamo-murder-fled-axed

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We are moving on,' said former senator Tito Sotto as a way to describe the deal that he, his brother Vic and Joey de Leon—collectively known as TVJ—have struck with MediaQuest recently 'to produce content' for TV5 and its other platforms. Sotto said TVJ is 'leaving behind' TAPE Inc., which produced their variety show 'Eat Bulaga!' for 44 long years, and will now enter into a joint venture with MediaQuest. He added that TVJ is determined to bring the 'Eat Bulaga' title to the new TV5 program, the content of which will be '100 percent' theirs.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/503704/tvj-determined-to-bring-eat-bulaga-title-to-new-tv5-show

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MANILA, Philippines — Unbeaten defending champion National University drew inspiration from Bryan Bagunas in sweeping University of the East, 25-16, 25-17, 25-20, for its 12th straight win in the UAAP Season 85 men's volleyball tournament on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. With the former UAAP MVP and champion Bagunas watching from the stands, Retamar paced the Bulldogs with 22 excellent sets and nailed four blocks, three aces, and two attacks on top of nine points to keep his team unbeaten. 'Thank you because he continues to support us.

https://sports.inquirer.net/506333/uaap-inspired-by-bryan-bagunas-presence-nu-bulldogs-bag-12th-straight-win

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Celebrities are challenging traditional, Wwestern gender constructs, with more men, or male-presenting celebrities, wearing dresses on the red carpet.

https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/2022/07/23/kirstie-clements-celebrities-men/

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Organigram Holdings Inc. ( TSE:OGI – Get Free Report ) shares reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as C$2.54 and last traded at C$2.52, with a volume of 174169 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at C$2.43. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. ATB Capital lowered their target price on Organigram from C$2.50 to C$2.25 in a report on Thursday, April 13th. Haywood Securities reduced their price target on Organigram from C$1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/organigram-tseogi-sets-new-1-year-high-at-2-54.html

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Paris Saint-Germain have made Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane their top priority for the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4927884/transfer-talk-psg-turn-to-tottenhams-harry-kane-amid-stalled-lionel-messi-deal

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NEAR Protocol ( NEAR ) traded 1% higher against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 17:00 PM E.T. on August 12th. NEAR Protocol has a market capitalization of $1.26 billion and approximately $45.88 million worth of NEAR Protocol was traded on exchanges in the last day. In the last seven days, NEAR Protocol has traded down 0.4% against the dollar. One NEAR Protocol coin can currently be bought for about $1.34 or 0.00004556 BTC on exchanges. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: Avalanche (AVAX) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/12/near-protocol-price-hits-1-34-on-top-exchanges-near.html

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Anti-government protest in TbilisiA person holds small Georgia and Europe flags as people take part in a rally to protest the so-called 'Foreign Agents Law' which the Georgian Parliament is going to adopt in the future, in front of the Parliament building in Tbilisi, Georgia, 06 March 2023. The law says that a Georgian legal entity, which is more than 20 percent funded from abroad, must be considered as an agent of foreign influence and has to register with the Georgian Ministry of Justice. EPA/

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A high percentage of people from Latin America are infected with the parasite that causes Chagas disease. This is the conclusion of an analysis of nearly 3,000 people from countries where the disease is endemic and who attended the International Health Service at Barcelona's Hospital Clinic, over a 17-year period. The study, published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases , was led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by "la Caixa" Foundation. Nearly 7 million people in the world are estimated to be infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease.

https://www.miragenews.com/chagas-disease-underdiagnosed-in-spain-1046639/

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"Guava" by Alexander Calder (Calder Foundation, Art Resource)American artist Alexander Calder and Korean artist Lee U-fan are pioneers of modern and contemporary art as sculptors, painters as well as philosophers. Two exhibitions -- "Lee Ufan" and "Calder" -- taking place concurrently at Kukje Gallery in Seoul unveil the two master's works, presenting lesser-known aspects of the artists.Popularly known for his hanging mobiles, in which suspended elements move in harmony according to the air currents, Calder (1898-1976) developed a new method of sculpting by bending and twisting wire.

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Gradient Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in United Parcel Service, Inc. ( NYSE:UPS – Get Rating ) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 1,067 shares of the transportation company's stock, valued at approximately $207,000. A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. Worth Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Parcel Service in the first quarter valued at about $27,000.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/27/gradient-capital-advisors-llc-purchases-shares-of-1067-united-parcel-service-inc-nyseups.html

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General Manager Newcomers, Settlement and Integration, Yamamah Agha, is available to respond to questions on the role of migration in relation to today's Intergenerational Report. Yamamah Agha provides strategic leadership for all settlement programs at not-for-profit organisation Settlement Services International (SSI), which supports more than 50,00 migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable Australians to prosper each year. With over 15 years' experience assisting new arrivals to settle in Australia, Yamamah has a strong passion for delivering social justice to refugees, migrants, and groups experiencing a period of vulnerability.

https://www.miragenews.com/ssi-expert-migration-settlement-services-1071073/

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StockNews.com began coverage on shares of First Capital (NASDAQ:FCAP – Free Report) in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday morning. The firm issued a hold rating on the savings and loans company's stock. First Capital Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ FCAP opened at $32.20 on Tuesday. The business's 50-day moving average price is […] The post First Capital (NASDAQ:FCAP) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.com first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/first-capital-nasdaqfcap-research-coverage-started-at-stocknews-com.html

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Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX – Get Free Report) and American Lithium (NASDAQ:AMLI – Get Free Report) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends. Analyst Ratings This is a summary of current […] The post Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) & American Lithium (NASDAQ:AMLI) Head-To-Head Comparison first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/15/freeport-mcmoran-nysefcx-american-lithium-nasdaqamli-head-to-head-comparison.html

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The growing cohort of galleries adding Los Angeles outposts will soon have another new member: Cape Town's Southern Guild . In tandem with its debut presentation at The Armory Show in New York (7-10 September), the gallery's expansion marks the first ever permanent US public exhibition space for a South African gallery and will open just before Frieze Los Angeles's 2024 edition next February. (Another South African gallery, Goodman, is opening an office and viewing room in New York this week.

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/09/05/south-african-gallery-southern-guild-opening-a-permanent-space-in-los-angeles

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Melissa Chavez walks her toy poodle Milo, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in New York. When Chavez decided to get a dog in the summer of 2020, she had an idea of the costs but was surprised by how fast they added up.(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

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Acadian Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in Schlumberger Limited ( NYSE:SLB – Free Report ) by 43.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 34,906 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after purchasing an additional 10,542 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC's holdings in Schlumberger were worth $1,712,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/03/acadian-asset-management-llc-grows-stock-position-in-schlumberger-limited-nyseslb.html

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