Franklin Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:BEN – Get Rating ) saw a large decrease in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 15,170,000 shares, a decrease of 9.7% from the March 31st total of 16,800,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,840,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.0 days. Approximately 5.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Insider Buying and Selling In related news, insider Franklin Resources Inc purchased 2,465,483 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 28th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/03/franklin-resources-inc-nyseben-short-interest-update.html

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MANILA, Philippines — 'What the Congress directly prohibits cannot be done indirectly.' With this reminder on Wednesday, former Senate President Franklin Drilon warned those prohibited to invest in the projects of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) that they could be held liable if they invest in it or in any of its activities. Drilon pointed out that the recently approved MIF bill 'explicitly prohibits' certain government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) like the Social Security System (SSS) and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) from investing in the wealth fund.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1787902/state-pension-firms-investing-in-maharlika-bill-or-any-of-its-activities-can-be-held-liable

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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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Arash Madani and Arden Zwelling discuss the Blue Jays being on the wrong side of the officiating in their series against the White Sox, including a pre-game eje...

https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/video/blue-jays-able-put-past-behind-salvage-win-white-sox/

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Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia delivered her 14th State of the Province Address (SOPA) in the social hall of the Capitol, Friday, August 11, 2023.| Wenilyn Sabalo CEBU CITY, Philippines — The state of Cebu Province is united and 'very strong.' This was the report of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Garcia during her 14th State of the Province Address (SOPA) within her fifth term as governor, on Friday night, August 11, 2023. The governor's speech, which lasted for about an hour and a half, encapsulated reports on the province's tourism and economic status, completed and ongoing projects, health and education services, bulk water and livelihood projects, and enhanced countryside development programs.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/521454/gwen-on-her-sopa-cebu-is-united-and-strong

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US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been medically cleared after his second public 'freeze up' in five weeks. Mr McConnell froze for about 30 seconds when answering a question about whether or not he would run for re-election in the 2026 mid-terms.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/mitch-mcconnell-medically-cleared-after-freeze-up/video/e16e77a1525443f7de15432cf2be6d79

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Every so often, astronomers glimpse an intense flash of radio waves from space - a flash that lasts only instants but puts out as much energy in a millisecond as the Sun does in a few years. The origin of these "fast radio bursts" is one of the greatest mysteries in astronomy today. Eric Howell OzGrav Associate Investigator; Adjunct Research Fellow in Astrophysics, The University of Western Australia There is no shortage of ideas to explain the cause of the bursts: a catalogue of current theories shows more than 50 potential scenarios.

https://www.miragenews.com/search-for-links-between-universes-phenomena-1094283/

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(123rf) More than 1,800 breaches of the country's Youth Protection Act were found during a nationwide government inspection of downtown areas to examine whether operations met requirements.The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Friday it had detected 1,802 violations of the act, and that it had asked the local governments responsible to investigate 65 of those cases and issued corrective orders for the rest.The inspection was conducted from July 17 until Aug. 18 at places such as beaches and camping sites to check whether their operations were in line with the legal requirements for minors.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000250266?sid=104

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PlatinX ( PTX ) traded 3.4% lower against the U.S. dollar during the one day period ending at 14:00 PM E.T. on August 13th. One PlatinX token can now be bought for $0.0058 or 0.00000020 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. PlatinX has a total market cap of $188.35 million and $503.05 worth of PlatinX was traded on exchanges in the last day. Over the last week, PlatinX has traded down 21.6% against the U.S. dollar. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/13/platinx-1-day-volume-reaches-503-05-ptx.html

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ChatGPT creator OpenAI donated $5 million to encourage news publications to use artificial intelligence. The funding is part of the company's partnership with the American Journalism Project. Moreover, their agreement includes forming an AI studio to improve implementation and regulation, making pilot investments, and offering OpenAI API credits. Many people fear artificial intelligence will make many jobs obsolete, especially journalists. Contrary to popular belief, this technology has been enhancing the productivity of many writers.

https://technology.inquirer.net/126137/openai-donates-5-million-to-promote-ai-driven-news

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This aerial image taken from video provided by ABC7 Los Angeles shows the scene of a firefighting helicopter crash, with emergency vehicles at the base of a mountain and the area blocked off with police tape, in Cabazon, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. Three people were killed after two firefighting helicopters collided in Southern California on Sunday while fighting a blaze in Riverside County, emergency officials said. (ABC7 Los Angeles via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT ABC7 LOS ANGELES; NO RESALE, NO RE-USE, NO ARCHIVING, US BROADCAST NETWORKS OUT, LOS ANGELES OUT.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006002912?sid=104

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20:32 UTC+8, 2023-05-24        Vietnam will ramp up its electricity imports from the neighboring countries of China and Laos in a bid to ease imminent power shortages over the summer months.   20:32 UTC+8, 2023-05-24        State utility Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) will ramp up its electricity imports from the neighboring countries of China and Laos in a bid to ease imminent power shortages over the summer months, Vietnam Agency reported on Wednesday. "We are consistently operating without power plant backup reserve," said EVN General Director Tran Dinh Nhan.

https://www.shine.cn/news/nation/2305241976/

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The approach of typhoon Khanun is putting a premature end to the World Scout Jamboree on the reclaimed Saemangeum tidal flats in North Jeolla Province that has proved a resounding debacle for Korea.  The World Organization of the Scout Movement on Monday decided to evacuate the remaining participants as Khanun approaches the Korean Peninsula. Already plagued by hundreds falling ill in the heat wave, filthy sanitation, swarms of mosquitoes and a general lack of preparation, all participants will now vacate the campsite just six days after the Jamboree started and spend the rest of their time here in dormitories.

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Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan fb PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers who fail to comply with regulations on the sale of certified padi seeds will have their licences revoked or suspended, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM). In a statement today, KPKM said the ministry through the Padi and Rice Regulatory Division director-general has the power to revoke and suspend any licence issued, if the holder fails to comply with the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 (Act 522).

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2219363

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Take a trip to Okinawa's 'Carrot Island.' Known for its sweet carrots, Tsuken Island, just off the east coast of Okinawa's main island, is a wonderous place with interesting landscapes and beautiful views. Tsukenjima ninjin carrots are the island's signature product and up to 80 percent of the island is covered in farmland, of which up 60 percent is dedicated to the crunchy, nutritious root vegetable. From White Beach Naval Facility, Tsuken Island can be seen along with other offshore islands such as Hamahiga and Ukibaru.

https://okinawa.stripes.com/travel/video-fun-okinawa-wonders-carrot-island-white-beach-coast

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A woman shouts slogans during a Global Climate Strike 'Fridays For Future' protest in Madrid, Spain, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Tens of thousands of climate activists around the world are set to march, chant and protest Friday to call for an end to the burning of planet-warming fossil fuels as the globe suffers dramatic weather extremes and record-breaking heat. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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In a new study, published today (12 July) in Nature, researchers have produced the most detailed and comprehensive human Heart Cell Atlas to date, including the specialised tissue of the cardiac conduction system - where the heartbeat originates. The multi-centre team is led by the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London, and has also presented a new drug-repurposing computational tool called Drug2cell, which can provide insights into the effects of drugs on heart rate.

https://www.miragenews.com/new-map-of-heart-offers-insights-into-cardiac-1045643/

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Elrond ( EGLD ) traded up 0.7% against the U.S. dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 9:00 AM ET on August 13th. Elrond has a total market cap of $792.16 million and $9.78 million worth of Elrond was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Elrond coin can currently be purchased for $30.67 or 0.00104425 BTC on popular exchanges. During the last week, Elrond has traded down 1.1% against the U.S. dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/13/elrond-egld-price-tops-30-67-on-top-exchanges.html

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Passersby walk past an electric monitor displaying Japan's Nikkei share average and recent movements outside a bank in Tokyo, Japan, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File photo HONG KONG  – Stocks fell broadly, while the U.S. dollar also weakened early on Tuesday, as investors weigh corporate earnings and economic growth outlooks in a busy week. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.7 percent by 0220 GMT. Hong Kong's benchmark edged down 1.2 percent, while mainland stocks lost 0.

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MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Pampanga Gov. Dennis Pineda offered a P1-million reward for information that will lead to the arrest of two gunmen who attacked the provincial legal officer in the City of San Fernando early Monday. In a post on his Facebook page also on Monday, Pineda strongly condemned the attack on lawyer Gerome Tubig. Tubig just parked his car in front of the VL Makabali Memorial Hospital in downtown San Fernando around 7:30 a.m. when two helmet-wearing men aboard a Yamaha Aerox motorcycle arrived and fired several shots at the driver's side of his car.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1757517/p1-million-reward-up-for-arrest-of-pampanga-legal-officers-attackers

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