Australian PhD students are being 'set up to fail' by a funding system that maximises enrolments while overlooking 'modest' employment prospects and 'questionable' research practices, according to a new paper. An article in the journal Nature Human Behaviour argues that early career researchers (ECRs) tolerate bullying, harassment and job insecurity because there are simply too many of them. 'An oversupply of PhD graduates means tough competition for jobs, and that when ECRs are worn out they will be quickly replaced,' says the article, by researchers from Queensland University of Technology and Federation University Australia .

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/australian-phd-funding-encourages-perverse-outcomes

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Pro Panja League announced its renewed partnership with sports channel Willow TV in the US. Last year, Willow TV telecast the Ranking Tournament across the USA and Canada, which was held in Gwalior in July 2022. This year, the matches will be telecast live from (9:30 EST) onwards. 'We are elated to join hands with Willow TV again and continue our mission of promoting arm-wrestling as a competitive sport. Willow TV has a fantastic track record of delivering high-quality sports content to fans, and we believe this partnership will play an important role in expanding the reach of Pro Panja League in the United States,' said Parvin Dabas, Pro Panja League, Co-Founder.

https://bestmediainfo.com/2023/07/pro-panja-league-to-be-broadcast-in-usa-on-willow-tv

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UPDATED MANILA, Philippines — A sea vessel caught fire in the waters of Basilan, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Basilan on Thursday. Based on the latest update from Basilan Governor Jim Salliman, 12 people are dead and seven are still missing from the 205 passengers. According to the coast guard, the M/V MaryJoy3 caught fire near Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan on Wednesday night. It deployed a search and rescue team together with local government units, helping to recover the cadavers.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1750078/vessel-catches-fire-at-sea-in-basilan

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Victoria, British Columbia - Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats can pose threats to the environment, local communities and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability. Recently, the Canadian Coast Guard exercised its authority under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to issue its first fine, in the form of an Administrative Monetary Penalty, to a vessel owner in British Columbia.

https://www.miragenews.com/canadian-coast-guard-issues-first-fine-for-1043063/

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Iberdrola, S.A. ( OTCMKTS:IBDRY – Get Rating ) has received an average rating of 'Hold' from the seven ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $12.13. Separately, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of Iberdrola from a 'buy' rating to a 'hold' rating in a research report on Thursday, May 4th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/05/iberdrola-s-a-otcmktsibdry-given-average-recommendation-of-hold-by-analysts.html

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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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LOS ANGELES — Madonna has postponed her career-spanning Celebration tour due to what her manager called a 'serious bacterial infection.' Manager Guy Oseary wrote on Instagram Wednesday that the singer had spent several days in an intensive care unit after becoming ill on Saturday. He said the 64-year-old singer is expected to make a full recovery. The tour was set to kick off in Vancouver on July 15. 'Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care,' Oseary wrote. Live Nation confirmed the tour postponement, citing Oseary's post.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/506591/madonna-postpones-upcoming-celebration-tour-due-to-serious-bacterial-infection

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Northern Ireland to receive over billion euros in fundingEuropean Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic (R) at the PeacePlus funding announcement at the New Forge complex in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Britain, 11 September 2023. PeacePlus is a new funding plan, providing 1.14 billion euros which will aim to build reconciliation and greater prosperity throughout Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The scheme will deliver investment across six key themes designed to ensure the continued economic, social and environmental development of the region.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009506510?sid=104

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According to the African Union Development Agency, the energy needs of the African continent are expected to more than triple by 2040. To help countries to address this growing demand for energy and meet socioeconomic needs in a clean, sustainable, and affordable way, the IAEA and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have been supporting, as official modelling partners, the development of the Continental Power System Masterplan (CMP) in Africa since 2021. In the margins of the IAEA's 67th General Conference , experts from different international organizations, including from the European Union who have been backing the initiative, shared the vision behind the CMP and discussed its key deliverables, which were adopted by the African Ministers of Infrastructure and Energy earlier in September and are due to be presented to the African Union assembly next year for final endorsement by African heads of state.

https://www.miragenews.com/africas-rising-energy-needs-tackled-sustainably-1097230/

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected the military training of tactical nuclear weapon units, the country's state media said Monday. Kim made a

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20221010000022

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SMC Entertainment, Inc. (OTCMKTS:SMCE – Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 313,500 shares, a growth of 106.1% from the June 15th total of 152,100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 19,734,000 shares, the short-interest […] The post SMC Entertainment, Inc. (OTCMKTS:SMCE) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/smc-entertainment-inc-otcmktssmce-sees-significant-growth-in-short-interest.html

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Ripio Credit Network ( RCN ) traded down 2% against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 19:00 PM E.T. on May 21st. Ripio Credit Network has a market capitalization of $1.06 million and approximately $10,543.76 worth of Ripio Credit Network was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Ripio Credit Network token can currently be bought for $0.0021 or 0.00000008 BTC on popular exchanges. During the last seven days, Ripio Credit Network has traded 3.4% higher against the U.S. dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: Toncoin (TON) traded down 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/21/ripio-credit-network-price-reaches-0-0021-on-major-exchanges-rcn.html

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Moran Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK – Free Report) by 4.8% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 36,626 shares of the utilities provider's stock after selling 1,845 shares during the […] The post Moran Wealth Management LLC Has $5.37 Million Stock Position in American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/19/moran-wealth-management-llc-has-5-37-million-stock-position-in-american-water-works-company-inc-nyseawk.html

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Join us LIVE on Sunday April 30th for a conversation with Celebrity Hairstylist, Shornell Young. Shornell joins us to share her journey in hair, to share haircare tips, and talk about her career as a Film & TV Hairstylist. Tune in at 8pm EDT/5pm PDT for more inspiration . Tell a friend and join us for the hottest beauty conversation online.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/beautytalkwithillusions/2023/05/01/beauty-talk-with-celebrity-hairstylist-shornell-young-mcneal

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Al SharptonRev. Al Sharpton makes a point as he gives the Eulogy during the memorial service for shooting victim Angela Carr, 52, at The Bethel Baptist Church, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Uber driver Carr was one of three people killed in the racially motivated shooting. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT; NO LICENSING EXCEPT BY AP COOPERATIVE MEMBERS

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0006027154?sid=104

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Stephanie White was honored as the WNBA's Coach of the Year on Sunday after guiding the Connecticut Sun to a 27-win season and a No. 3 seed in the playoffs. White, the former Indiana Fever and Vanderbilt coach, took over a team that made it to last years Finals before coach Curt Miller left for Los Angeles and star player Jonquel Jones, a former MVP was traded to New York and point guard Jasmine Thomas left to join her former coach out west. The team also had to deal with a season-ending injury to key player Brionna Jones a month into the season.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/basketball-general-news/3229046/connecticut-sun-coach-stephanie-white-named-wnba-coach-of-the-year.html

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Son Heung-min was caught wearing what's speculated to be Samsung Electronics soon-to-release Galaxy Watch 6 at the Incheon International Airport on Friday morning. Samsung Electronics announced Son's appointment as the Galaxy brand's new ambassador in the afternoon. [YONHAP] Korean football star Son Heung-min has been selected as the face of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy brand. 'Samsung Electronics is delighted to work together with Son Heung-min, who has given so much joy to Koreans via soccer,' the company said in a release Friday evening.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/640/0000040784?sid=101

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UT Health Nutritionist shares a bite of knowledge on what to pack for school lunch and how to make it fun.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/back-2-school-creative-lunch-alternatives-from-the-norm/video/3980bfa45beb0b62688fec29c66f9700

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Kajang police chief ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- A newborn baby boy was found by the roadside across an apartment car park in Kajang this morning.  He died while undergoing treatment at the Serdang Hospital later.  Kajang district police chief ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan said a 51-year-old man had lodged a police report on the matter at 7.07 am.   bootstrap slideshow 'The baby with his umbilical cord still attached was found lying without any clothes and was in critical condition before he was brought to the Serdang Hospital.

https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2199929

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