The Department of the Interior today announced more than $40.6 million in grants through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to 10 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands to support land acquisition and conservation planning projects on over 7,200 acres of habitat for 65 listed and at-risk species through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF). The grants help support the Biden-Harris administration's America the Beautiful initiative, and will be matched by more than $17.6 million in partner funds.

https://www.miragenews.com/interior-dept-allocates-40-6m-to-save-imperiled-1084759/

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In another top-down directive that seemingly came out of nowhere, the Department of Education (DepEd) ordered all public school classrooms to strip off 'all unnecessary artwork, decorations, tarpaulin, and posters.' While some wondered what would be considered 'unnecessary' and educators cautioned against the literal implementation of DepEd Order No. 21, s. 2023, DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte reiterated in media interviews that everything must be removed from classroom walls. Someone in DepEd must have come across the Bare Walls Theory and was so eager to apply it that they only bothered to read the title without knowing what the theory actually recommends.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/165766/if-these-bare-walls-could-talk

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Moore Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Thomson Reuters Co. ( NYSE:TRI – Get Rating ) (TSE:TRI) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 31,786 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $3,626,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Destiny Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in Thomson Reuters by 51.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/02/moore-capital-management-lp-acquires-new-position-in-thomson-reuters-co-nysetri.html

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Arkadios Wealth Advisors boosted its holdings in Motorola Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:MSI – Free Report ) by 38.0% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 1,421 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock after acquiring an additional 391 shares during the quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors' holdings in Motorola Solutions were worth $407,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/23/motorola-solutions-inc-nysemsi-shares-purchased-by-arkadios-wealth-advisors.html

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BlueSky Wealth Advisors LLC decreased its stake in shares of iShares TIPS Bond ETF ( NYSEARCA:TIP – Get Rating ) by 1.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 88,337 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 949 shares during the quarter. iShares TIPS Bond ETF comprises 2.1% of BlueSky Wealth Advisors LLC's holdings, making the stock its 16th biggest position. BlueSky Wealth Advisors LLC's holdings in iShares TIPS Bond ETF were worth $9,403,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/16/bluesky-wealth-advisors-llc-sells-949-shares-of-ishares-tips-bond-etf-nysearcatip.html

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All of Stuart Broad's 47 Test wickets in Australia Australia will need to find a new England villain when the next Ashes series rolls around in the home summer of 2025-26 after the old enemy's most successful bowler in the game's longest-running rivalry abruptly announced his retirement on Saturday evening. Stuart Broad, who during the current fifth Test at The Oval became the first England bowler to reach 150 wickets in Ashes contests, surprised everyone after stumps on day three by revealing he'll walk away from all forms of cricket at game's end.

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/stuart-broad-announces-retirement-final-test-match-ashes-england-australia-fast-bowler-600-wickets/2023-07-30

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UBS Group set a C$26.00 target price on Cenovus Energy ( TSE:CVE – Free Report ) (NYSE:CVE) in a research report released on Wednesday, BayStreet.CA reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the stock. Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. National Bankshares lowered their target price on Cenovus Energy from C$38.00 to C$33.00 in a report on Thursday, June 29th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on Cenovus Energy from C$35.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/ubs-group-reiterates-c26-00-price-target-for-cenovus-energy-tsecve.html

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A huge field of 200 players tee off on Saturday to mark the return of The Highlands Ladies Cup (THLC), which offers competitive 18-hole action and attractive prizes with the Midlands layout and the Lucky Nine of the posh complex to be used to accommodate the field. A sparkling Swarovski watch worth $2,000 (around P112,000) courtesy of Marixi Prieto and daughter Sandy Prieto-Romualdez, has been added as hole-in-one prize on No. 3 of the Lucky 9 course. The shotgun start is set at 8 a.m. with play held under the System 36 scoring format.

https://sports.inquirer.net/506984/tagaytay-highlands-ladies-cup-lures-banner-field

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Jupiter Wealth Management LLC trimmed its stake in shares of Broadcom Inc. ( NASDAQ:AVGO – Get Rating ) by 26.3% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 1,826 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after selling 650 shares during the period. Broadcom accounts for about 1.1% of Jupiter Wealth Management LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest position. Jupiter Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Broadcom were worth $1,171,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/22/broadcom-inc-nasdaqavgo-shares-sold-by-jupiter-wealth-management-llc.html

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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....

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-05-08-story-h-271451461-Fmr_CBO_Director_Douglas_Holtz_Eakin_Short_term_debt_ceiling_extension_

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Localiza Rent a Car S.A. ( OTCMKTS:LZRFY – Get Rating ) announced a dividend on Monday, June 26th, NASDAQ reports. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 5th will be given a dividend of 0.0576 per share on Thursday, August 24th. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 3rd. This is an increase from Localiza Rent a Car's previous dividend of $0.009001. Localiza Rent a Car Trading Up 0.6 % OTCMKTS LZRFY traded up $0.09 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $14.56. 3,168 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 20,797.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/26/localiza-rent-a-car-s-a-otcmktslzrfy-raises-dividend-to-0-06-per-share.html

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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 5: On the recommendation of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Government today ordered adhoc appointment of 24 Sub-...

https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/24-sub-judges-promoted-as-district-judges/

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The cost-of-living crisis continues to pressure Aussie households, and consumers are feeling the crunch. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment reported a pessimist-favoured score of 79.7 in September, a vast departure from a neutral 100, and has been recording near recession lows for more than a year. It's no surprise consumers are re-evaluating their budgets in anticipation of ongoing financial pressures. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics [ABS] Monthly Household Spending Indicator reported a marginal 0.

https://lens.monash.edu/@business-economy/2023/09/25/1386156/cost-of-living-shoplifting-surge-aussies-pushed-to-the-limit

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O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Wells Fargo & Company ( NYSE:WFC ) by 4.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,052,009 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 42,820 shares during the quarter. Wells Fargo & Company comprises about 0.7% of O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest position. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC's holdings in Wells Fargo & Company were worth $43,437,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/21/o-shaughnessy-asset-management-llc-raises-stock-holdings-in-wells-fargo-company-nysewfc.html

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CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu is known for the wide array of sumptuous food and beverages. Some are widely known by others while some are only known by the locals of Cebu. Like the two kinds of ‘lamaw' here in Cebu. To most ‘lamaw' is known to be left over food that is use to feed pigs. But since, Cebuanos are very creative in making other dishes that humans can enjoy with the same name, now, ‘lamaw' has become a household name for good cheap eats. Lamaw is a popular street food dish in Cebu, Philippines, known for its unique combination of flavors.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/512850/cebu-street-food-here-are-two-lamaws-known-by-cebuanos

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Bao Finance ( BAO ) traded 2% higher against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 8:00 AM E.T. on July 8th. During the last week, Bao Finance has traded up 0.2% against the US dollar. One Bao Finance token can now be purchased for $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC on popular exchanges. Bao Finance has a total market cap of $993,018.61 and approximately $0.29 worth of Bao Finance was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/08/bao-finance-price-reaches-0-0000-on-top-exchanges-bao.html

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Motorists using the elevated road connecting the North Luzon and South Luzon Expressways will have to pay toll starting Aug. 8, according to the Toll Regulatory Board. The fees will be P86 for cars and SUVs, P215 for minivans and buses, and P302 for large trucks and trailers. Ever since it was launched in March, around 14,000 motorists used the toll road for free every day. The P23-billion connector road was built and will be operated by NLEX Corp. The company said it plans to complete another section from España Boulevard to Sta.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1812063/connector-road-toll-starts-aug-8

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Troika Media Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TRKAW – Get Free Report ) was the target of a large drop in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,900 shares, a drop of 91.0% from the July 15th total of 21,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 44,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. Troika Media Group Stock Down 15.3 % Shares of Troika Media Group stock traded down $0.00 on Friday, hitting $0.03. The stock had a trading volume of 21,910 shares, compared to its average volume of 65,648.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/11/troika-media-group-inc-nasdaqtrkaw-short-interest-update.html

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After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 epidemic, offline international medical conferences are returning to the city to boost professional exchange and improve medics' awareness of modern medicine and technologies. Over 1,000 doctors, including Western experts, will attend a large conference organized by the China Medical Association's clinical kidney disease commission in Shanghai from June 8 to 11, the commission announced on Monday. According to Dr Chen Nan of Ruijin Hospital, the conference's chairperson, the meeting will discuss advanced information on primary and secondary kidney disease, genetic and rare kidney disease, complications of chronic kidney disease, and new developments in dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy.

https://www.shine.cn/news/metro/2305225607/

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Verint Systems Inc. ( NASDAQ:VRNT – Get Rating ) President Elan Moriah sold 3,544 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.87, for a total transaction of $130,667.28. Following the completion of the sale, the president now directly owns 101,520 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,743,042.40. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/16/verint-systems-inc-nasdaqvrnt-president-sells-130667-28-in-stock.html

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