The explosion of Elon Musk's Starship mega-rocket in April suggests commercial travel to the moon remains a distant prospect, but a Japanese university behind a new 'space agriculture centre' is more optimistic. Announcing a new research facility that aims to grow crops in space, Chiba University said it expects as many as 1,000 people will be living on the moon by the 2030s, the Mainichi newspaper reported. If such lunar outposts don't materialise, Chiba's focus on high-efficiency plant production won't be wasted, with scientists hoping their research will bring forward net zero farming here on planet Earth.

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FILE - German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speak during a press conference in front of Michelangelo's "David statue" after their bilateral summit in Florence, Italy, Jan. 23, 2015. A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo's 'David' sculpture. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File) FILE PHOTO

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holoride ( RIDE ) traded 4.8% lower against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 15:00 PM ET on June 15th. In the last week, holoride has traded 13.8% lower against the dollar. holoride has a total market cap of $12.39 million and approximately $85,619.62 worth of holoride was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One holoride token can now be bought for $0.0177 or 0.00000069 BTC on popular exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: Ethereum (ETH) traded 3.

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BITICA COIN ( BDCC ) traded down 7.3% against the US dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 7:00 AM Eastern on March 10th. BITICA COIN has a market cap of $1.59 million and approximately $680,312.80 worth of BITICA COIN was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One BITICA COIN coin can currently be purchased for approximately $0.0881 or 0.00000446 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last seven days, BITICA COIN has traded up 4.6% against the US dollar. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: Toncoin (TON) traded down 4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/10/bitica-coin-reaches-self-reported-market-capitalization-of-1-59-million-bdcc.html

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India News: Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre over the killing of civilians during a botched anti-insurgency operation in Nagaland, with former party chief...

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click to enlarge Melissa Pasanen WIngs @ Maple The cozy tavern at Maple and St. Paul streets in Burlington now houses a new eatery — this one with a focus on chicken wings. opened on May 19 at 205 St. Paul Street, in the space most recently occupied by St. Paul Street Gastrogrub. David and Jie Lee said they always have liked the space, formerly the home of Sofia's Pizzeria, where David learned some of his cooking skills. Diners have their choice of five sauces — including Buffalo, barbecue and maple-soy-garlic — or three dry rubs.

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/new-wings-spot-opens-in-downtown-burlington/Content?oid=38340982

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More than 50,000 people lost their lives as a result of the two earthquakes that struck southern Turkey on February 6. While the state failed in both disaster preparedness and its response to the devastation, Turkish civil society has stepped in, providing large-scale humanitarian aid and banding together to defend the human rights of survivors in the ongoing aftermath of the catastrophe. This robust civic response is all the more impressive given the authoritarian government's escalating restrictions on independent activism in recent years.

https://freedomhouse.org/article/turkeys-earthquake-aftermath-underscores-value-civil-society

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The Mauritian National Assembly July 11 accepted for consideration Bill No. XI, the 2023-24 Finance Bill, to implement budget measures. The bill includes measures to: 1) establish the Aug. 15 annual deadline for digital asset service providers to submit statements of financial transactions; 2) expand deductions for companies engaged in the manufacture of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, for expenditures on new plants and machinery, and extend the deductions through 2026; 3) apply land transfer tax where the value transferred exceeds 200,000 rupees (US$4,396), based on the value identified in either the deed or a certification from a professional accountant, whichever .

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Polkadot ( DOT ) traded down 1.4% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 11:00 AM E.T. on April 23rd. In the last week, Polkadot has traded 13% lower against the US dollar. One Polkadot coin can now be bought for approximately $5.87 or 0.00021398 BTC on major exchanges. Polkadot has a market capitalization of $6.90 billion and $113.50 million worth of Polkadot was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/23/polkadot-dot-self-reported-market-capitalization-achieves-6-90-billion.html

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MANILA, Philippines— Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed cash assistance of P12,236 each to some 246 oil spill-hit fishers with motorized boats from Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, it said on Friday. The recipients are among the total 24,698 fisherfolks across the country affected by the February 28 oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. Through its Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan) Field Office, the welfare department rolled out the cash payouts on Thursday under its Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) Program.

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Activision Blizzard ( NASDAQ:ATVI – Get Free Report ) had its price objective increased by analysts at Wedbush from $95.00 to $95.99 in a research note issued on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an 'outperform' rating on the stock. Wedbush's price target would indicate a potential upside of 4.11% from the stock's current price. Several other research analysts have also commented on ATVI. Atlantic Securities lowered shares of Activision Blizzard from an 'overweight' rating to a 'neutral' rating and set a $95.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/20/activision-blizzard-nasdaqatvi-pt-raised-to-95-99-at-wedbush.html

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StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of Acacia Research ( NASDAQ:ACTG – Free Report ) in a report issued on Thursday. The brokerage issued a sell rating on the business services provider's stock. Acacia Research Stock Up 1.7 % Acacia Research stock opened at $3.56 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $3.71 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $3.92. Acacia Research has a twelve month low of $3.43 and a twelve month high of $4.66. The company has a market capitalization of $355.

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Student activists and human rights advocates in Baguio City stage a protest on Thursday (Sept. 7) at the University of the Philippines Baguio to renew their clamor for the junking of the anti-terror law. (Photo by Jethro Bryan Andrada) BAGUIO CITY — Youth and human rights groups in this city staged a protest on Thursday (Sept. 7) calling for the junking of the anti-terror law as they sought the government's accountability for the recent incidents of alleged harassment of activists in the Cordillera, some of whom were tagged as terrorists.

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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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A customer browses through locally caught seafood at the Hamanoeki Fish Market and Food Court in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, August 31, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon TOKYO  – Japan has told the World Trade Organization (WTO) China's ban on Japanese seafood after the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant was 'totally unacceptable', the Japanese foreign ministry said late on Monday. In a counterargument to China's Aug. 31 notification to WTO on its measures to suspend Japanese aquatic imports that started last month, Japan said it would explain its positions in relevant WTO committees and urged China to immediately repeal the action.

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What could be more delightful as summer lingers than relishing in the refreshing goodness of Chowking ‘s all-time favorite SuperSangkap Halo-Halo? Fortunately, one doesn't have to wait for summer to indulge in the delectable SuperSangkap Halo-Halo at Chowking. Anytime throughout the year is the perfect time to treat oneself to this mouth-watering delight. This year, Chowking went the extra mile to elevate the summer experience by bringing the much-anticipated Halo-Halo Land summer party to the magnificent shores of Boracay.

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ISRAEL-ASHKELON-GAZA-ROCKETS-ATTACK(231007) -- ASHKELON, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 7, 2023 shows vehicles damaged by rockets in Ashkelon, southern Israel. Over 40 Israelis have been killed and more than 700 injured in the Islamic Resistance Movement's (Hamas) offensive that began earlier on Saturday, reported Israeli media citing Magen David Adom from emergency services. (Ilan Assayag/JINI via Xinhua)

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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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Duane Ward joins Blue Jays Central to discuss what it means for him to get honoured into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, who he'll be thinking about at the ...

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Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity conducts its first space tourism flightA handout image made available by Virgin Galactic shows Virgin Galactic?s VSS Unity, a rocket-powered space plane, during its first space tourism flight with three passengers aboard to 50 miles/80 kilometers above the earth?s surface after taking off from New Mexico, USA, 10 August 2023. EPA/VIRGIN GALACTIC HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

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