A 66-year-old man has died following a house fire at Hawthorne on Saturday, August 19. Emergency services were initially called to the Forbes Street property around 8:15pm following reports of a house on fire. Upon arrival, a 66-year-old man, believed to be a resident, was located with serious injuries and was transported to hospital. He passed away from his injuries on Sunday night. Investigations into the cause of the fire are continuing, and a report will be prepared for the coroner. Police continue to appeal to anyone with information or relevant vision to come forward.

https://www.miragenews.com/fatal-house-fire-strikes-hawthorne-emergency-1068579/

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Rising food prices show exactly why now is the time to shake up the tax system and raise the money we need to lift every family out of poverty. Stats NZ data shows that food prices have increased 12.5 percent for the year ending June 2023, with fruit and vegetable prices increasing 22 percent. "A government with the political courage to tax the wealthiest few could raise enough money to lift every family out of poverty and guarantee everyone enough to put healthy food on the table - which, once again, is why the Green Party is the only option this year," says Green Party spokesperson for commerce and consumer affairs, Ricardo Menéndez March.

https://www.miragenews.com/food-prices-highlight-urgency-of-tax-changes-1045895/

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What's new: Sun Guoxiang, a former top provincial lawmaker in Northeast China's Liaoning province, has been sentenced to life in prison for taking nearly 1 billion yuan ($139 million) in bribes, according to a court ruling. The former deputy head of the Standing Committee of Liaoning Provincial People's Congress has become the latest in a string of high-ranking officials sentenced this year in the rust belt province, which has been particularly plagued by corruption scandals.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-07-19/former-top-provincial-lawmaker-gets-life-for-taking-1-billion-yuan-in-bribes-102077330.html

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There are fears that blocking Qatar Airways from adding flights into Australia could cost the economy millions of dollars. Modelling obtained by Nine Newspapers indicates a cost of up to $788 million in incremental economic activity based on half the seats sold to overseas visitors. Transport Minister Catherine King has told Parliament the decision to block Qatar Airways was made to protect local jobs.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/blocking-qatar-airways-could-cost-the-economy-millions/video/fd8cbd4f1bbbf253ce16a0a93fff4508

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FILE - The logo of Swiss bank UBS is fixed on a building where the bank has offices in Frankfurt, Germany, Nov. 8, 2022. Swiss banking giant UBS will pay nearly $400 million in fines to U.S., Swiss and U.K. banking authorities for the management failures of Credit Suisse, which UBS bought in June 2023, related to how Credit Suisse handled its relationship with collapsed hedge fund Archegos Capital Management. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File) FILE PHOTO

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005994228?sid=104

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Bill Few Associates Inc. increased its position in iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF ( NYSEARCA:IJH – Get Rating ) by 12.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,815 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 208 shares during the period. Bill Few Associates Inc.'s holdings in iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF were worth $454,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in IJH.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/26/bill-few-associates-inc-raises-stock-holdings-in-ishares-core-sp-mid-cap-etf-nysearcaijh.html

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WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden's administration announced $325 million in new military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday to help its military in its war against Russia, including additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), advanced missiles and anti-tank mines. It is the 36th security package for Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February 2022, and brings total U.S. military assistance for the Kyiv government to more than $35.4 billion in that time. 'This security assistance package includes more ammunition for U.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1758793/us-announces-325-million-in-new-arms-aid-for-ukraine-including-himars-ammo

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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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By AP News Published Aug 6, 2023 03:01 pm NEW YORK (AP) — Jake Meyers hit two long home runs and the Houston Astros beat New York 9-7 on Sunday after struggling Yankees starter Carlos Rodón exited early with another injury. Yordan Alvarez and Martín Maldonado also went deep to help Houston gain a split of the four-game series in the first meeting between the teams since the Astros swept the ALCS last October. Houston, which holds an AL wild-card spot, remained 2 1/2 games behind first-place Texas in the AL West.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/baseball-general-news/3204690/meyers-hits-2-homers-and-the-astros-go-deep-4-times-to-beat-the-yankees-9-7-for-a-4-game-split.html

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The Government is helping Canterbury's aerospace industry take off with further infrastructure support for the Tāwhaki Aerospace Centre at Kaitorete, Infrastructure Minister Dr Megan Woods has announced. "Today I can confirm we will provide a $5.4 million grant to the Tāwhaki Joint Venture to fund a sealed runway and hangar facilities to encourage investment, growth and continued research and development in New Zealand's aerospace industry," Megan Woods said. "Tāwhaki predicts that over the next 10 years this development will contribute to over 1,300 highly skilled, high-paying jobs and up to $2.

https://www.miragenews.com/nz-gov-supports-canterburys-aerospace-industry-1095848/

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Lederer & Associates Investment Counsel CA lowered its stake in shares of Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF ( NYSEARCA:SCHZ – Get Rating ) by 8.9% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 24,546 shares of the company's stock after selling 2,397 shares during the period. Lederer & Associates Investment Counsel CA's holdings in Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF were worth $1,112,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/05/schwab-u-s-aggregate-bond-etf-nysearcaschz-shares-sold-by-lederer-associates-investment-counsel-ca.html

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WASHINGTON — Russia or pro-Russian elements are likely behind the leak of several classified US military documents posted on social media that offer a partial, month-old snapshot of the war in Ukraine, three US officials told Reuters on Friday. The documents appear to have been altered to lower the number of casualties suffered by Russian forces, the US officials said, adding their assessments were informal and separate from an investigation into the leak itself. The US officials spoke on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the matter and declined to discuss the documents in any detail.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1753824/russia-likely-behind-us-military-document-leak-us-officials-say

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Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. ( NYSE:PB – Get Rating ) shares hit a new 52-week low on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $58.21 and last traded at $58.89, with a volume of 251332 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $61.33. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on PB shares. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Prosperity Bancshares from $69.00 to $58.00 in a report on Wednesday, April 5th. Janney Montgomery Scott raised shares of Prosperity Bancshares from a 'neutral' rating to a 'buy' rating and set a $76.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/02/prosperity-bancshares-nysepb-hits-new-1-year-low-at-58-21.html

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Greatmark Investment Partners Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of American Express ( NYSE:AXP ) by 3.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 123,373 shares of the payment services company's stock after selling 4,950 shares during the quarter. American Express comprises approximately 3.6% of Greatmark Investment Partners Inc.'s holdings, making the stock its 6th largest position. Greatmark Investment Partners Inc.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/16/greatmark-investment-partners-inc-reduces-stock-position-in-american-express-nyseaxp.html

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It's been a bit of awhile since we chatted with him, so he's back! We're delighted to welcome Dominick Domingo back for a visit. Dominick is a veteran Disney Feature Animation artist and live-action filmmaker whose award-winning narrative nonfiction essays and short stories have been included in anthologies. His Young Adult Fantasy trilogy, The Nameless Prince, launched in 2012 through Twilight Times Books and has been capturing imaginations since. The Seeker represents Dominick's foray into Mythic Visionary Fiction.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/booksandentertainment/2023/05/08/books-entertainment-presents-dellanis-tea-time-with-dominick-domingo

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Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 3:22PM are excited to announce that Auckland's premier summer event, The ASB Classic is returning to the ASB Tennis Arena in January! With the WTA Women's event from January 1-7 and the ATP Men's event from January 8-15, tickets are sure to be lapped up so get yours now !     The action is set to be hot, both on AND off the court, with one of the world's top-ranked players, 'Kiwi-Kid' Cameron Norrie, confirmed to be on the court in January. Tickets on sale now - https://asbclassic.

https://www.thehits.co.nz/whats-on/nationwide/the-asb-classic-is-back-this-january/

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Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder is not at 100 per cent as he prepares for the FIBA World Cup with Germany due to an Achilles injury, according to BasketNe...

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/report-raptors-schroder-dealing-with-achilles-issues-ahead-of-world-cup/

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THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reportedly slammed the Malaysian Bar after the latter said it has no authority to oversee the judiciary in its investigation against former High Court judge Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali. New Straits Times quoted its chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki saying that its critics should stop practising double standards. 'Tell these people, the Bar Council or whoever they are, not to practise double standards. I still remember clearly that during my days in the ACA, [the Bar] pushed for us to investigate judges.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/savemalaysia/2023-04-20-story-h-272551720-_Stop_with_the_double_standards_MACC_chief_tells_Malaysian_Bar

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was designed to empower and support people with disability. But ten years into the scheme, many participants are finding their encounters with the NDIS dehumanising and burdensome. Kate Anderson Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow, RMIT University Darryl Sellwood Scholarly Fellow, Disability and Community Inclusion, Flinders University, Flinders University And, according to the scheme's architect Professor Bruce Bonyhady , service gaps are now pushing people to present "the worst version of themselves or their children" to secure the supports they need.

https://www.miragenews.com/ndis-fosters-deficit-mindset-calls-for-change-1043353/

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That was the reason offered by Tau Gamma Phi Adamson University chapter leader, Tung Cheng Teng Jr., when asked at a Senate hearing, investigating the death of student John Matthew Salilig, as to why they continue engaging in hazing despite the anti-hazing law. Government officials publicly express shock and condemnation, as if most of them are not affiliated with a fraternity themselves. Not a few of them have established family legacies within fraternities (and in politics), another example of how culture among fraternities is laced with multigenerational tradition.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/161564/just-following-tradition

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