MANILA, Philippines—With their chance of claiming a twice-to-beat incentive already bleak, Eya Laure and the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses are shifting their focus on the Final Four round, regardless of who they end up facing. UST couldn't sustain its momentum from a four-game winning streak and failed to assert its mastery over National University, which inched a win closer to sealing the No. 2 seed with a vengeful 25-16, 25-21, 17-25, 25-14 victory on Wednesday at FilOil EcoOil Centre Tigresses coach KungFu Reyes urged his wards not to cry over spilled milk and bounce back in their final elimination round game against University of the Philippines on Sunday at the same venue.

https://sports.inquirer.net/506822/uaap-ust-shifts-focus-on-final-four-as-clash-with-la-salle-looms

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MANILA, Philippines —Despite being sworn into the House of Representatives, party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo faces limitations in his fresh role – thanks to a pending motion of reconsideration tethered to a disqualification case against him. 'Remember there is an MR before the Commission on Elections right now so that has to be resolved. I was informed by the House leadership that, yes you can assume as the third member of the ACT-CIS party-list, yes you're a member of Congress, but there would be limitations,' Tulfo told reporters in a mix of English and Filipino.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1777468/erwin-tulfo-is-now-a-congressman-but-with-limitations

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Hurricane Idalia has torn a part a Perry, Florida Dollar Tree as the storm brought heavy winds and catastrophic flooding to parts of Florida

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/idalia-damages-florida-dollar-tree-store/video/453d4bc584386ae420e73bf5537b597c

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Beacon Financial Group lessened its stake in Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF ( NYSEARCA:VTI – Get Rating ) by 0.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 25,165 shares of the company's stock after selling 225 shares during the quarter. Beacon Financial Group's holdings in Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF were worth $5,125,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/24/beacon-financial-group-lowers-holdings-in-vanguard-total-stock-market-etf-nysearcavti.html

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Bitget Token ( BGB ) traded 0.9% higher against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 13:00 PM E.T. on July 9th. During the last week, Bitget Token has traded down 2.6% against the US dollar. One Bitget Token token can now be purchased for $0.47 or 0.00001564 BTC on popular exchanges. Bitget Token has a total market cap of $662.77 million and approximately $7.11 million worth of Bitget Token was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/09/bitget-token-bgb-trading-down-2-6-over-last-week.html

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Lord Abbett & CO. LLC cut its stake in Cadence Design Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CDNS – Get Rating ) by 52.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 214,562 shares of the software maker's stock after selling 240,783 shares during the period. Lord Abbett & CO. LLC owned 0.08% of Cadence Design Systems worth $34,467,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/20/lord-abbett-co-llc-sells-240783-shares-of-cadence-design-systems-inc-nasdaqcdns.html

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Securian Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Tesla, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report ) by 0.6% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 228,309 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after buying an additional 1,400 shares during the period. Tesla comprises 1.3% of Securian Asset Management Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest holding. Securian Asset Management Inc.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/13/securian-asset-management-inc-boosts-holdings-in-tesla-inc-nasdaqtsla.html

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Sampo Oyj ( OTCMKTS:SAXPY – Get Rating ) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,600 shares, a growth of 60.0% from the April 30th total of 6,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 41,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Separately, HSBC raised Sampo Oyj from a 'hold' rating to a 'buy' rating in a report on Monday, February 20th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/29/sampo-oyj-otcmktssaxpy-sees-large-growth-in-short-interest.html

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FILE - In this file photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, staff members work in an inflatable COVID-19 testing lab provided by Chinese biotech company BGI Genomics, a subsidiary of BGI Group, in Beijing, June 23, 2020. China accused Washington on Friday, March 3, 2023 of improperly attacking Chinese companies after genetics analysis giant BGI Group and 17 others were hit with curbs on access to U.S. technology on security or human rights grounds. (Chen Zhonghao/Xinhua via AP, File) NO SA

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005876981?sid=104

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FILE - A sign for WeWork is displayed at the workspace-sharing office in the borough of Manhattan in New York, Aug. 9, 2023. WeWork will attempt renegotiate 'nearly all' of its leases, the company said Wednesday, Sept. 6weeks after the workspace-sharing company sounded the alarm over its ability to stay in business. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File) FILE PHOTO

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News Murray cod are on the list of endangered species. FAILURE to return more environmental water to the rivers and wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin places 140 Victorian threatened species at increased risk of extinction, according to a report released by Environment Victoria. The Doomed without a Drink  report reveals that Victoria has been a major roadblock to delivering water to rivers and wetlands in the Murray-Darling Basin, and that approach further endangers threatened fish, birds, frogs and plants that depend on freshwater flows for their survival.

https://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/news/6181229/fears-over-murray-darling-endangered-species

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A firefighter and search dog look for survivors where homes were swept away overnight by a swollen Naranjo River after heavy rain in the "Dios es fiel," or "God is Loyal" shanty on the outskirts of Guatemala City, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006039879?sid=104

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Digicel PNG Foundation organized five volunteer event for Digicel PNG Staff as part of its Live, Love, Learn (3L) Program for the International Changemakers Week from the 5th to 9th June 2023.  International Changemakers week recognizes service to communities and gives the opportunity for staff to give back to their communities through volunteering. In conjunction with Team International, Digicel PNG Foundation organized events; Cleaning and repainting classrooms at Sevese Morea Primary School and Cheshire Disability Services in NCD, refurbishment of a mini library and book donation for Situm Primary School in Lae, donation of baby bundles to Waniati Maternal Waiting Home in Goroka, and donation of toiletries to Mt.

https://www.looppng.com/community/digicel-staff-participate-changemaker-week-120876

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Highlights: Three drill permits granted to American Potash on key Utah State mineral leases on their Green River Potash and Lithium Project to test for potash, lithium and other brine salts Company drilling intends to upgrade existing Potash Exploration Target of 600 million to 1 billion tonnes of sylvinite grading 19% to 29% KCL to a resource prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 as part of a Preliminary Economic Assessment Lithium, bromine and boron will also be analyzed to define an initial resource for each Anson Resources Ltd.

https://www.miragenews.com/american-potash-secures-drill-permits-for-utah-1097493/

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First Western Trust Bank raised its position in shares of Comcast Co. ( NASDAQ:CMCSA – Get Rating ) by 4.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,303 shares of the cable giant's stock after buying an additional 358 shares during the period. First Western Trust Bank's holdings in Comcast were worth $290,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in CMCSA.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/27/first-western-trust-bank-increases-stock-position-in-comcast-co-nasdaqcmcsa.html

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Offshore Alliance members at Chevron endorsed a recommendation put by the Fair Work Commision at a late night mass meeting of over 350 workers. Offshore Alliance members from three Chevron gas facilities, Gorgon, Wheatstone Platform and Wheatstone Downstream met at 7pm WA time to consider a recommendation put to both Chevron and Offshore Alliance members yesterday morning by Commissioner Riordan. The proposed enterprise agreements, which incorporate the Commissioner's recommendations, contain substantial improvements in terms and conditions of employment including increased remuneration, job security, locked-in rosters, career progression and returning all employees to a 40% roster.

https://www.miragenews.com/chevrons-offshore-alliance-backs-fair-work-1089840/

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Minister for Housing The Honourable Meaghan Scanlon The first four tenants have moved into a former Toowoomba retirement village turned into social homes The Palaszczuk Government bought the property for $10.6 million, refurbishing the building It's part of a record $5 billion for social and affordable housing and housing and homelessness support, the largest investment in Queensland's history, to help deliver 13,500 homes A former retirement village has been transformed into social housing, welcoming its first tenants into their new homes.

https://www.miragenews.com/ex-retirement-complex-transforms-into-58-social-1077619/

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A line-up of 14 athletes will represent Singapore at the Olympic Esports Series (OES) 2023 in virtual Taekwondo, Shooting, Motorsport, Dance, Archery and Chess. The players were announced on Saturday (May 27) at Singapore Sports Hub 's OCBC Square. The Singaporean athletes will compete alongside more than 100 international players in six out of 10 virtual sports. Taekwondo will be represented by Kenzie Li, Nigel Tan, Daycia Low, Jadon Yu, Natalie Tor, Alexander Tang, Amelia Yap and Regan Chin.

https://youthopia.sg/read/team-singapores-2023-olympic-esports-series-line-up-announced-finals-to-take-place-jun-22-25/

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MANILA, Philippines — Mobile wallet and branchless banking service provider GCash on Tuesday announced on Tuesday that it had returned the funds and adjusted the e-wallet balance of all users affected by the reported unauthorized transactions. At around 4:30 p.m., GCash issued an advisory that all funds were returned and affected users may use the application again. 'We have already adjusted the e-wallets of all affected GCash users. The app is now up for service, so you can safely proceed with your regular transactions,' GCash said.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1767032/e-wallets-of-users-affected-by-reported-unauthorized-transactions-adjusted

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