Cancer cells with extra chromosomes depend on those chromosomes for tumor growth, a new Yale study reveals, and eliminating them prevents the cells from forming tumors. The findings, said the researchers, suggest that selectively targeting extra chromosomes may offer a new route for treating cancer. The study was published July 6 in the journal Science. Human cells typically have 23 pairs of chromosomes; extra chromosomes are an anomaly known as aneuploidy. "If you look at normal skin or normal lung tissue, for example, 99.

https://www.miragenews.com/extra-chromosomes-removal-halts-tumor-growth-1042262/

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MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday slammed the appointment of Agriculture Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). The lawmaker even called it 'the epitome of impunity' because Panganiban was appointed to head the SRA despite accusations of 'government-sponsored' sugar smuggling with him at the center of an impending Senate investigation on the alleged illegal importation of sugar earlier this year. 'Panganiban's appointment is the epitome of impunity.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1758935/fwd-hontiveros-questions-panganibans-sra-oic-appointment-amid-sugar-smuggling-mess

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Cronos ( CRO ) traded up 2.6% against the dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 16:00 PM E.T. on March 12th. Over the last seven days, Cronos has traded down 9.1% against the dollar. One Cronos token can currently be bought for $0.0664 or 0.00000309 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Cronos has a market cap of $1.68 billion and approximately $14.04 million worth of Cronos was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: Avalanche (AVAX) traded up 5.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/12/cronos-cro-trading-down-9-1-this-week.html

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has declined to intervene in the latest spat involving the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and the country's professional men's singles player, Lee Zii Jia. Hannah said it would be better for both parties to internally resolve the issue regarding the apparel used for training at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara. She also refused to comment on whether the issue could affect Zii Jia's performance, which had been on a downward trend of late.

https://www.bernama.com/en/sports/news.php?id=2217782

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National Cancer Society Malaysia fb By Teh Kuan Hong KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Going on a 25,000-kilometres (km) road trip from Kuala Lumpur to Stuttgart, Germany, is not an easy task to raise RM250,000 via the 'Vroom with Pink Crowd Fund' for the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM). Seet Wai Song, 65, a resident of Taman Tun Dr Ismail here, started his journey on July 3 in his 1974 custom-painted Mercedes-Benz W115 sedan, spanning 21 countries and taking over 60 days to complete.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2221171

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stocks-summary Seoul shares end higher after Fed chief's speech SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended higher Monday, following gains on Wall Street after the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled a moderate course on its monetary policy in the future. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 24.27 points, or 0.96 percent, to close at 2,543.41. Trading volume was moderate at 475.47 million shares worth 8.1 trillion won (US$6.1 billion), with gainers outnumbering decliners 725 to 154.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014156235?sid=104

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'Booba' is making a comeback for a new generation of viewers, with Rufa Mae Quinto returning as the key protagonist in the movie that sealed her sex bomb status more than 20 years ago. Quinto confirmed that another 'Booba' film is in the works on her personal Instagram page on Friday, April 21, as she shared photos of herself lounging on the beach in a white swimsuit. Known for her brand of sexiness and humor, Quinto has been given the moniker 'Booba' owing to her buxom figure. Incidentally, the actress announced in May 2014 that she had decided to remove her silicone implants after the discovery of a benign growth in her breast.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/500175/rufa-mae-quinto-gears-up-for-return-of-booba-after-more-than-20-years

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Pegasus Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in Philip Morris International Inc. ( NYSE:PM – Get Rating ) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 2,050 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $207,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Mark Sheptoff Financial Planning LLC bought a new stake in Philip Morris International during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/04/pegasus-asset-management-inc-makes-new-207000-investment-in-philip-morris-international-inc-nysepm.html

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Greens leader in the Senate Larissa Waters will introduce a private members Bill when parliament resumes to stop political donors from being awarded Commonwealth contracts, including the likes of Big 4 consulting firms. The Fairer Grants and Government Contracts Bill would ban political donations for 12 months before and after any contract tender or application was made. As stated by Senator Larissa Waters, Greens leader in the Senate and spokesperson on Democracy: "Money shouldn't be able to buy government contracts, development approvals, political access or political influence.

https://www.miragenews.com/no-more-public-money-for-political-donors-1051860/

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Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC cut its position in Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:PWB – Free Report) by 1.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 13,590 shares of the company's stock after selling 210 shares during the quarter. […] The post Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC Trims Stock Position in Invesco Dynamic Large Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:PWB) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/07/thoroughbred-financial-services-llc-trims-stock-position-in-invesco-dynamic-large-cap-growth-etf-nysearcapwb.html

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Metro Manila is both exploding and imploding,' mused my environmentalist colleague Dr. Ben Malayang III, as members of our small chat group compared notes on traffic jam experiences two weeks ago, amidst widespread flooding in the city. Lory Tan, who used to lead WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature)-Philippines, had messaged us all earlier: 'SLEx (South Luzon Expressway) Bicutan area is flooded and both north- and southbound are experiencing almost standstill traffic. Extent of southbound traffic has now reached Paco in Osmeña Highway.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/165029/a-new-national-capital

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MVL ( MVL ) traded down 0.1% against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 14:00 PM ET on March 4th. During the last week, MVL has traded down 5.5% against the U.S. dollar. MVL has a market capitalization of $98.92 million and $1.41 million worth of MVL was traded on exchanges in the last day. One MVL token can now be bought for about $0.0044 or 0.00000020 BTC on major exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 4% against the dollar and now trades at $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/04/mvl-mvl-one-day-trading-volume-tops-1-41-million.html

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Hilco Real Estate, LLC  announces the qualified bid deadline of  September 12, 2023 , for the bankruptcy sale of this highly-anticipated multifamily development located in the heart of downtown  Dillon, Colorado , just minutes from four world-class ski resorts. Known as Uptown 240, this partially completed development offers the potential for 80 luxury condominiums with gorgeous views of Lake Dillon and the Rocky Mountains. Situated within the most desirable area of  Dillon , this site offers future residents a superb living experience with easy access to quaint community amenities, awe-inspiring natural beauty, outdoor recreational activities and world-class ski resorts.

https://www.snowindustrynews.com/articles/2023/august/hilco-real-estate-announces-bankruptcy-sale-of-partially-completed-80-unit-condominium-development-in-dillon-colorado/

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FILE - A group of men wait at the turnstiles and speak with survivors, mostly from Pakistan, of a deadly shipwreck, at a migrant camp in Malakasa north of Athens, on June 19, 2023. The bodies of four Pakistanis who were among the hundreds who perished when a migrant vessel sank last month in one of the deadliest shipwrecks in the central Mediterranean Sea were brought home on Friday, July 21, 2023 officials said. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris, File) FILE PHOTO

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005991878?sid=104

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News Women's golf captain Mag Kiley presenting the cheque to The Kids Garden founder Vicki Forster. MURRAY Downs Golf & Country Club women's golfers held their annual Kennedy's Jewellers Faye Ayson Memorial Pink Day recently. For many years, funds have been donated to local charity groups in memory of loved ones who have been affected by cancer. The donation of $1620 culminated from entry fees donated by the Murray Downs club, $300 from the Golden Girl Golfers and proceeds from raffles.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/golf-fun-to-help-family

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The BRP Sierra Madre, a fleet marine detachment in Ayungin Shoal. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday disputed China's claim that the Philippine government promised 24 years ago to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. The rusting vessel has been serving as a military outpost in an area claimed by Beijing despite being within the country's exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea. 'I am not aware of any such arrangement or agreement that the Philippines will remove from its own territory its own ship — in this case, the BRP Sierra Madre — from the Ayungin Shoal,' the President said in a brief video message.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/217585/pact-on-ayungin-rescinded-if-theres-any-marcos

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AstraZeneca PLC ( NASDAQ:AZN – Get Rating ) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Monday. Investors acquired 38,856 call options on the company. This is an increase of 208% compared to the typical volume of 12,609 call options. Institutional Inflows and Outflows Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. GQG Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of AstraZeneca by 25.3% in the first quarter. GQG Partners LLC now owns 21,545,387 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,495,465,000 after purchasing an additional 4,348,916 shares in the last quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/26/astrazeneca-sees-unusually-large-options-volume-nasdaqazn.html

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Prosser Chamber of Commerce Plan a trip in September to see the Great Prosser Balloon Rally. I  love a spontaneous little day trip, but it's also nice to have a landing place. Packing for a one-night getaway takes just a few minutes, and there's no need to arrange for someone to water the plants. Throw your stuff in a backpack, and you're off. But where to go? J ust about two-and-a-half hours from Spokane, nestled in the undulating Horse Heaven Hills, is Prosser — home of more than 30 wineries and the self-titled "Birthplace of Washington Wines.

https://www.inlander.com/spokane/head-south-to-explore-the-laid-back-town-of-prosser/Content?oid=25738416

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. raised its position in Brookfield Co. ( NYSE:BN – Free Report ) by 12.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 95,266 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 10,222 shares during the quarter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.'s holdings in Brookfield were worth $3,100,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/02/cambridge-investment-research-advisors-inc-boosts-stake-in-brookfield-co-nysebn.html

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West Branch Capital LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Emerson Electric Co. ( NYSE:EMR – Free Report ) by 14.9% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,030 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 180 shares during the period. West Branch Capital LLC's holdings in Emerson Electric were worth $90,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in EMR.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/02/west-branch-capital-llc-has-90000-stock-holdings-in-emerson-electric-co-nyseemr.html

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