A seal is currently being chased by police officers as it hops from one garden to another in Papakura, causing chaos for residents.   The flippered creature had initially run amok on Subway Rd, disturbing businesses before jumping onto Great South Rd and halting traffic and then entering people's gardens on Coles Cres.   It even had a standoff with a police car, but the animal continues to escape officers' grips   It was a very unusual start to a routine work shift for KFC Papakura staff member Jonny Wimpress when a seal jumped in front of him.

https://www.thehits.co.nz/the-latest/rogue-seal-shows-up-at-kfc-in-auckland-s-papakura-gets-chased-by-police/

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Another crucial parcel of wildlife land has been acquired by the City – the fourth acquisition in less than two years. This purchase is the first time the City has conducted a part-acquisition, purchasing only the land of environmental significance and not the surrounding areas, such as houses. The 9.95 hectare property is located on Monday Drive, Tallebudgera Valley and was secured for $800,000 as a part of the City's Natural Areas Acquisition Program. Acquiring critical nature corridors is a key action of the recently adopted Our Natural City Strategy 2032.

https://www.miragenews.com/gold-coast-boosts-wildlife-protection-with-key-1091679/

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CUPERTINO, United States — Apple on Monday unveiled its first-ever mixed reality headset, challenging Facebook-owner Meta in a market that has yet to tempt users beyond videogamers and tech geeks. The release was the most significant product launch by the iPhone maker since it unveiled the Apple Watch in 2015. The Vision Pro, which was generally well received on Monday, will cost a hefty $3,499 and be available early next year in the United States only, the company said. 'There are certain products that shift the way we look at technology and the role it plays in our lives,' said Apple CEO Tim Cook as he unveiled the sleek VR device that resembled ski goggles.

https://technology.inquirer.net/124821/apple-unveils-vision-pro-its-3500-headset

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Antonio GuterresFILE - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres removes his face mask before he addresses the 76th session of the U.N. General Assembly at U.N. headquarters on Sept. 20, 2021. In 2023, the alarm rang louder and more ominously, and the message was even more pressing: Wake up and take action — right now. (John Angelillo/Pool Photo via AP, File) MANDATORY CREDIT; POOL PHOTO, FILE PHOTO

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006038120?sid=104

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Spencer LaJoye (Photo: Allison Shireffs) Impassioned yet vulnerable, singer/songwriter Spencer LaJoye ignites every crowd. Their 'Plowshare Prayer' calling to kindred souls, became an instant anthem for inclusion, understanding and self-acceptance.

https://www.wfmt.com/2023/06/17/spencer-lajoye-live-from-wfmt/

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Compound USD Coin ( CUSDC ) traded up 0.4% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 9:00 AM ET on March 5th. One Compound USD Coin token can now be purchased for approximately $0.0223 or 0.00000099 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. During the last week, Compound USD Coin has traded 2.8% higher against the US dollar. Compound USD Coin has a total market cap of $592.36 million and $8.07 million worth of Compound USD Coin was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/05/compound-usd-coin-cusdc-trading-up-2-8-over-last-week.html

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DSV A/S ( OTCMKTS:DSDVY – Get Rating ) announced a dividend on Thursday, March 16th, investing.com reports. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 20th will be paid a dividend of 0.307 per share on Wednesday, April 5th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.35%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 17th. This is a boost from DSV A/S's previous dividend of $0.27. DSV A/S Stock Performance Shares of OTCMKTS DSDVY opened at $88.68 on Thursday. DSV A/S has a 1 year low of $56.02 and a 1 year high of $101.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/16/dsv-a-s-dsdvy-to-issue-dividend-of-0-31-on-april-5th.html

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Columbia University Irving Medical Center Health care workers, including registered nurses, health technicians, and health care support workers, are at increased risk of suicide compared with workers in other fields, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia Irving Medical Center . Until now little was known about suicide risks of the approximately 95 percent of health care workers who are not physicians. The findings are published in JAMA.

https://www.miragenews.com/us-health-care-workers-are-at-risk-for-suicide-1093299/

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Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in Ball Co. ( NYSE:BALL – Free Report ) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 1,734 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $101,000. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. AMF Tjanstepension AB lifted its holdings in Ball by 20.5% in the second quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/17/harvest-fund-management-co-ltd-buys-new-shares-in-ball-co-nyseball.html

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BAGUIO CITY, Benguet, Philippines — Almost 2,000 vendors in this city were displaced in a two-hour fire that gutted two major sections of the Baguio Market between late Saturday and early Sunday. The Office of the City Social Welfare and Development opened its doors on Sunday to provide emergency financial aid to displaced vendors affected by the fire that struck the city market at 11 p.m. Firefighters were able to stop the blaze from spreading at 1:13 a.m. on Sunday, but it took four more hours for the conflagration to completely die down, according to Baguio Fire Marshal Supt.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1741830/baguio-market-fire-displaces-nearly-2000-vendors

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Apeiron RIA LLC grew its holdings in shares of SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF ( NYSEARCA:SPLG – Get Rating ) by 3.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 273,531 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 9,365 shares during the quarter. SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF makes up about 4.7% of Apeiron RIA LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 4th biggest position. Apeiron RIA LLC owned 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/28/spdr-portfolio-sp-500-etf-nysearcasplg-position-lifted-by-apeiron-ria-llc.html

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The Albanese Government has today opened consultation on a new action plan to stop feral cats from decimating native wildlife and driving vulnerable native species to the brink of extinction. The plan sets new goals to reduce feral cat numbers across Australia. Goals include no new extinctions caused by feral cats and making sure feral cats do not endanger native species that are not currently threatened. The plan outlines legislative, planning, and research needs to ensure effective management of this destructive predator.

https://www.miragenews.com/government-declares-war-on-feral-cats-1079182/

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Three gardaí and a retired superintendent, accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice, have been sent forward for trial after being served with boo...

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2021/0702/1232676-limerick-court/

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'Big Little Lies' star Nicole Kidman reflects on her controversial cropped ensemble from last year's Vanity Fair cover and says she wears what she wants and doesn't care what people think.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/nicole-kidman-likes-to-make-random-crazy-fashion-choices/video/3c0eb0892baf5dfa307471dbdcf68543

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Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust ( NYSE:VCV – Get Rating ) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,500 shares, a decline of 78.3% from the April 30th total of 43,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 87,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of VCV.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/25/invesco-california-value-municipal-income-trust-nysevcv-short-interest-down-78-3-in-may.html

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University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center HOUSTON ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson's world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back. Recent developments include promising results from combining immunotherapy with radiation for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a novel combination therapy for secondary and treatment-resistant blood cancers, understanding the prognostic value of splicing factor gene mutations in AML, an approach to overcoming treatment resistance in HR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, a new treatment strategy for metastatic appendix cancer, improved survival outcomes for young adults with multiple myeloma, a preventive treatment to lessen toxicities from chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, and the use of artificial intelligence to improve prognostic models for patients with cancer.

https://www.miragenews.com/md-anderson-research-highlights-july-19-2023-1050057/

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MANILA  -About 1,000 families of informal settlers can look forward to eventually moving to a condominium as the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has turned over to the Social Housing Finance Corp. (SHFC) a P258-million, 14,000-square-meter property in Sta. Mesa in Manila. According to the GSIS, the sale and transfer of title to SHFC paves the way for the construction of a high-rise residential project under the Marcos administration's Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing Program or 4PH.

https://business.inquirer.net/420933/socialized-condo-project-to-rise-on-gsis-land-in-manila

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A member of the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) will appear in court today charged over alleged historical sexual and physical assaults, following an investigation by Hawkesbury detectives. In October 2022, officers from Hawkesbury Police Area Command established Strike Force Muecke to investigate reports a 29-year-old woman was alleged sexually assaulted between 2017 and 2021. As part of ongoing investigations, strike force detectives spoke with a further two women – aged 19 and 39. A 60-year-old man – known to the women – has since been charged by detectives and remains before the court.

https://www.miragenews.com/more-charges-filed-in-historical-sex-and-1073364/

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Scientists studying how poxviruses evade natural defences in human cells have identified a new approach to treatment that may be more durable than current treatments. This follows their discovery of how poxviruses exploit a cellular protein to evade the host cell defences, and thereby replicate and spread effectively. Existing drugs developed to be immunosuppressive, or treat other viral infections target this cellular protein. The team found that these drugs can also restrict the replication and spread of poxviruses.

https://www.miragenews.com/licensed-drugs-may-treat-poxviruses-including-1062760/

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Costco Wholesale ( NASDAQ:COST – Get Rating ) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The retailer reported $3.30 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.20 by $0.10, Briefing.com reports. The company had revenue of $55.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $55.61 billion. Costco Wholesale had a net margin of 2.58% and a return on equity of 29.32%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/04/costco-wholesale-nasdaqcost-posts-earnings-results-beats-expectations-by-0-10-eps.html

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