According to the Centers for Disease Control, 100,000 Americans die each year from an overdose, most due to the use of synthetic opiates like fentanyl. While naloxone, currently the only an antidote for opiate overdose, has become more common, it is less effective against fentanyl-class synthetic opioids. Researchers at Indiana University have identified a new method of reversing the effects of fentanyl, which is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Their study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry , could lead to a new way to reverse overdoses either through a new product or working synchronously with naloxone.

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Philadelphia city leaders, members of the police department and community leaders offered support to the Graduate Hospital neighborhood, where an 18-year-old was recently ambushed and gunned down.

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FILE - Norwegian climber Kristin Harila, left, and her Nepali sherpa guide Tenjen Sherpa, right, who climbed the world's 14 tallest mountains in record time, arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. A Pakistani mountaineer said Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, that an investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter during Harila's record quest. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha, File) FILE PHOTO

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corporate financing-July tallyCorporate direct financing down 32.8 pct in July SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- Corporate direct financing in South Korea contracted 32.8 percent in July from the previous month, data showed Wednesday. Local companies raised a combined 16.07 trillion won (US$12.03 billion) by selling stocks and bonds last month, down 7.85 trillion won from June, according to the Financial Supervisory Service. Direct financing refers to raising funds directly from the stock and bond markets without borrowing from banks and other financial institutions.

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BERLIN, May 10 -- Falling real estate purchase prices in Germany have put increasing pressure on real estate companies but did not provide any relief to the housing market in hardship. Remarkable financial loss of real estate companies, still expensive properties and a real shortage of housing have been plaguing the sector. In the first quarter (Q1) of 2023, German real estate prices resumed a downward trend, declining 3.3 percent from the previous quarter, according to an analysis published on Wednesday by the Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (vdp), one of the five associations that make up the German Banking Industry Committee.

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The holiday season in the Philippines is unlike any other in the world. It begins early, with Filipinos commencing their festive celebrations as soon as September kicks off. Recognizing the significance of this season, GCash, the nation's leading finance app, hosted the latest installment of the 'GCash Insider,' the 'GCash Insider: Mega Holiday' event at Xylo, BGC on September 7, 2023. This event aimed to shed light on how businesses can win customers during this ‘mega' holiday season. Winsley Bangit, GCash's Vice President for New Businesses, emphasized the importance of early planning.

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A woman buys lentil and other items at a market, in Karachi, Pakistan, Thursday, July 13, 2023. Pakistan's finance minister on Thursday said the International Monetary Fund deposited a much-awaited first installment of $1.2 billion with the country's central bank under a recently signed bailout aimed at enabling the impoverished Islamic nation to avoid defaulting on its debt repayments. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)

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Foster Group Inc. lifted its holdings in UnitedHealth Group Incorporated ( NYSE:UNH – Free Report ) by 2.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,370 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the quarter. Foster Group Inc.'s holdings in UnitedHealth Group were worth $1,620,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/18/foster-group-inc-has-1-62-million-holdings-in-unitedhealth-group-incorporated-nyseunh.html

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Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in Verisk Analytics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VRSK – Get Rating ) by 4.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 4,636 shares of the business services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 215 shares during the quarter. Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc.'s holdings in Verisk Analytics were worth $817,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/05/verisk-analytics-inc-nasdaqvrsk-shares-bought-by-desjardins-global-asset-management-inc.html

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The defense ministers of Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines agreed Saturday to step up security cooperation in an effort to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific amid China's growing maritime assertiveness in the region. The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the annual Asia Security Summit in Singapore, was the first-ever defense ministerial talks involving all four countries. (From L) Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles, Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada, Philippine Defense Minister Carlito Galvez and U.

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Bitgert ( BRISE ) traded 6.1% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 19:00 PM ET on May 18th. Bitgert has a market capitalization of $143.35 million and $4.35 million worth of Bitgert was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Bitgert token can now be purchased for about $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC on popular exchanges. During the last seven days, Bitgert has traded up 18% against the U.S. dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 0.

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Consolidated Edison ( NYSE:ED – Free Report ) had its price objective decreased by Bank of America from $96.00 to $92.00 in a research note published on Wednesday morning, The Fly reports. Several other research firms have also issued reports on ED. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Consolidated Edison from $70.00 to $77.00 and gave the stock an underweight rating in a research report on Thursday, April 20th. 3M restated a maintains rating on shares of Consolidated Edison in a research report on Friday, May 5th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/02/consolidated-edison-nyseed-pt-lowered-to-92-00-at-bank-of-america.html

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OZ Minerals Limited ( ASX:OZL – Get Rating ) declared a interim dividend on Friday, April 14th, MarketIndexAU reports. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 1st will be paid a dividend of 1.75 per share on Monday, May 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 6.21%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 19th. This is a boost from OZ Minerals's previous interim dividend of $0.08. OZ Minerals Stock Performance The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 29.27, a quick ratio of 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/16/oz-minerals-limited-ozl-to-go-ex-dividend-on-april-19th.html

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MARIVELES, Bataan — A pretend-international terrorist group carrying weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) aboard a vessel was 'neutralized' by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) along with its counterparts from Japan and United States during the drills held on Tuesday here in the West Philippine Sea. PCG personnel intercepted the mock target BRP Melchora Aquino — dubbed as 'MV Destroyer' throughout the exercise — which was en route the Philippine territory. The scenario called for the PCG and 'international terrorists' to figure in a firefight.

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Crypto.com Coin ( CRO ) traded down 2.5% against the US dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 15:00 PM E.T. on April 17th. Crypto.com Coin has a total market cap of $43.91 million and $22,084.10 worth of Crypto.com Coin was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last week, Crypto.com Coin has traded down 0% against the US dollar. One Crypto.com Coin coin can now be bought for about $2.78 or 0.00009422 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 7.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/17/crypto-com-coin-achieves-market-cap-of-43-91-million-cro.html

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China Ministry of Foreign Affairs? reaction to breach of US ambassador's emails by Chinese hackersepaselect epa10759481 China's Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning gestures as she speaks during a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, China, 21 July 2023. China-linked hackers have breached the email account of US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns, as part of an intelligence-gathering campaign expected to have compromised at least hundreds of thousands of U.S. government emails, according to news reports.

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OTTAWA — Smoke shrouded Western Canada on Monday as wildfires flared again in the main oil-producing province of Alberta, while firefighters in Quebec doused some of the worst early season blazes, allowing thousands of evacuees to return home. Canada is enduring its most destructive start to wildfire season, with about 4.8 million hectares (48,000 square kilometers) – an area larger than the Netherlands in western Europe – already burnt. Forest fires regularly occur in the summer but the scope of the current conflagration – and its early arrival – are unprecedented.

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Financial Planning & Information Services Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF ( BATS:CALF – Free Report ) by 161.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 21,866 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 13,487 shares during the period. Financial Planning & Information Services Inc.'s holdings in Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF were worth $832,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

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Bass Coast Shire Council, in conjunction with the Australian Government's Local Jobs Program, South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network and the State Government's Skills and Jobs Centre will be hosting a range of events in October. This will be our second year presenting our Local Jobs Expo and this year we will include further events and programs over a two-week period from 4 to 12 October. = We will be holding two job expos across Wonthaggi and Cowes as well as hosting a special Business Breakfast where local businesses are invited to join Catherine Bell, Bell Training Group focusing on creativity in recruitment and creating a workplace of choice.

https://www.miragenews.com/2023-bass-coast-job-expo-registration-begins-1075979/

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The segue was so smooth that when the male students—four-fifths of our psychology class composed of management engineering (ME) sophomores—gathered in front to serenade us, accompanied by a guitarist (who would later work for the government), I thought this was part of the group presentation. The few female students, who remained in their seats, were also stunned. Only when the beadle presented me with a rose did I realize that it was Valentine's season. Afterwards, the boys bestowed a rose on each of their female classmates, too.

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