(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam recorded more than 2,400 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, a record single day count in the past 6 months, according to the Health Ministry. Since the pandemic broke out, Vietnam has reported more than 11.5 million cases, ranking 13 out of 230 countries and territories. More than 43,000 patients have died, accounting for 0.4% of the total infections.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/daily-covid19-infections-in-vietnam-hit-6month-high-1193054.vov

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Activists mark the sixth anniversary of Catalan independence referendumFake ballot urns and ballots thrown near of a Spanish national police station during a rally to mark the sixth anniversary of the independence referendum, in Barcelona, Spain, 01 October 2023. The vote was declared unconstitutional by Spanish authorities and was marred by clashes between people at polling centers and security forces, led to the several leaders of the Catalan independence movement, being prosecuted. EPA/Quique

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Tower View Investment Management & Research LLC lessened its holdings in Prologis, Inc. ( NYSE:PLD – Get Rating ) by 16.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,873 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 374 shares during the quarter. Tower View Investment Management & Research LLC's holdings in Prologis were worth $211,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/08/tower-view-investment-management-research-llc-sells-374-shares-of-prologis-inc-nysepld.html

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THORChain ( RUNE ) traded 0.5% lower against the US dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 18:00 PM Eastern on June 18th. THORChain has a market cap of $286.51 million and approximately $22.86 million worth of THORChain was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One THORChain token can currently be bought for $0.83 or 0.00003145 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Over the last week, THORChain has traded down 10.3% against the US dollar. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/18/thorchain-rune-price-reaches-0-83.html

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Peter Walsh (back row, centre) and Mel Burge (to his immediate left) meeting at Imita in Papua New Guinea saw a group of Swan Hill trekkers going from Kokoda to Owers Corner bump into a a gaggle of Nationals MPs and regional Victorian students.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/news257/no-degrees-of-separation-on-kokoda-1

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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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The city is the latest in Ontario to consider a pause as it studies what guardrails it could place on energy-intensive data centres fuelling the artificial intelligence boom. 

https://globalnews.ca/news/12061145/mississauga-ont-council-set-to-vote-on-temporary-data-centre-moratorium/

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Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Salvadoran Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco. Administrator Power and Foreign Minister Hill discussed USAID's long-standing support for the Salvadoran people and opportunities for progress on a range of key development priorities. Administrator Power and Foreign Minister Hill engaged in a candid discussion of El Salvador's security challenges and U.S. concerns about the protection of civil liberties, including due process rights. They also discussed how USAID's work and partnerships can best support economic prosperity, stability, and individual dignity.

https://www.miragenews.com/usaids-power-el-salvadors-tinoco-hold-foreign-1062285/

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Clarius Group LLC trimmed its position in shares of ServiceNow, Inc. ( NYSE:NOW – Get Rating ) by 5.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,909 shares of the information technology services provider's stock after selling 178 shares during the period. Clarius Group LLC's holdings in ServiceNow were worth $1,352,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/26/clarius-group-llc-decreases-holdings-in-servicenow-inc-nysenow.html

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Altius Renewable Royalties ( TSE:ARR – Get Rating ) has been given a C$11.00 price target by stock analysts at Laurentian in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, BayStreet.CA reports. The brokerage presently has a 'buy' rating on the stock. Laurentian's price objective would suggest a potential upside of 22.22% from the stock's current price. Separately, National Bankshares lowered their target price on shares of Altius Renewable Royalties from C$13.50 to C$11.73 in a research report on Tuesday, March 7th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/23/altius-renewable-royalties-tsearr-given-a-c11-00-price-target-at-laurentian.html

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NEW DELHI: India police launched a probe earlier today (July 3) following information about the sighting of a suspicious object flying over the highly guarded residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, officials said, reported Xinhua. The suspicious object was believed to be an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) or a drone. However, officials have found nothing suspicious so far, according to a statement from the police. A local media report said the suspicious object was seen over the prime minister's residence on Lok Kalyan Marg at around 5.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-07-03-story-h-246633513-UFO_spotted_flying_over_Indian_PM_s_house

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Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Tuesday that military readiness could be impaired by the growing list of senior military nominations being blocked by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. "Not approving the recommendation for promotions actually creates a ripple effect with the force that makes us far less ready than we need to be," Austin said responding to a question from Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed, D-R.

https://wadk.com/politics-news/571fe7c419ad0d70b06e26b45cd4df32

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For Korean actor Yoo Min-gon, language is not a barrier for acting. While he spent his formative years in Canada where he learned English, he hasn't had the chance to use it regularly since returning to Korea nine years ago. As such, he admitted feeling rusty at first when shooting the film, '‘Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko,' an entry to the recently concluded summer edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival. 'I hadn't spoken it in years. But when I started working, my English started coming back. But I don't think language is a barrier as far as acting is concerned.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/496051/korean-actor-yoo-min-gon-hopes-to-pursue-acting-career-in-ph

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St. Johns Investment Management Company LLC boosted its stake in shares of MetLife, Inc. ( NYSE:MET – Free Report ) by 3.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 14,391 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 488 shares during the quarter. St. Johns Investment Management Company LLC's holdings in MetLife were worth $834,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/29/st-johns-investment-management-company-llc-has-834000-position-in-metlife-inc-nysemet.html

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Britain's industrial revolution was built on slavery, both Black labour and intellectual property, write Dr Jenny Bulstrode (UCL Science & Technology Studies) and Dr Sheray Warmington (Honorary, UCL Science & Technology Studies) in a piece for the Conversation. In a speech to mark Unesco's campaign for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition , UN secretary-general António Guterres told the United Nations general assembly earlier this year that the inequalities created by 400 years of the transatlantic chattel trade persist to this day.

https://www.miragenews.com/reparations-must-reflect-theft-of-african-ideas-1071608/

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MXC ( MXC ) traded 0.3% higher against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 15:00 PM ET on May 28th. MXC has a total market capitalization of $40.18 million and approximately $558,325.28 worth of MXC was traded on exchanges in the last day. One MXC token can currently be purchased for $0.0152 or 0.00000055 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last week, MXC has traded 3% lower against the dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/28/mxc-price-tops-0-0152-on-major-exchanges-mxc.html

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NuCypher ( NU ) traded 31.4% higher against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 15:00 PM E.T. on June 23rd. One NuCypher token can now be bought for $0.0867 or 0.00000279 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last week, NuCypher has traded 43.6% higher against the US dollar. NuCypher has a total market cap of $60.98 million and approximately $20,835.32 worth of NuCypher was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/23/nucypher-24-hour-volume-reaches-20835-32-nu.html

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Male students had turned the ablution facilities into temporary bedrooms following the burning down of two male dormitories in 2021. After seeing an article on the situation, Chief Ombudsman, Richard Pagen, met with the Morobe Provincial Government and administration in late 2022 and directed them to resolve the situation. Speaking during the OC's second visit to Salamaua Provincial High on Friday, April 14th, Morobe Provincial Administrator, Max Brutan, said though he had only taken office in October 2022, the responsibility fell on him to source funding.

https://www.looppng.com/png-news/oc-visits-salamaua-high-119299

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SouthState Corp lowered its stake in shares of Invesco QQQ Trust ( NASDAQ:QQQ – Free Report ) by 2.6% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 6,881 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 187 shares during the quarter. SouthState Corp's holdings in Invesco QQQ Trust were worth $2,208,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/06/southstate-corp-reduces-holdings-in-invesco-qqq-trust-nasdaqqqq.html

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