Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) -- Congressional Republicans quickly came to former President Donald Trump's defense Thursday after he was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, with Rep. Jim Jordan summarizing the party's response in a one word tweet: "Outrageous." Jordan has led the charge against Alvin Bragg, teaming up with two other influential House committee chairs to demand testimony and documents from the district attorney related to the Trump probe. Bragg has rebuffed his efforts, stating it's inappropriate for Congress to intervene in state or local investigations.

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GEORGE TOWN, Aug 5 — Online payment for the Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM) and Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM) will be announced after the completion of the Proof of Concept (POC) implementation, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said this was to ensure smooth launch of the system on the MyJPJ application and prevent it from crashing due to high traffic. 'We will launch this online payment system through the MyJPJ application in a few months,' he told reporters after officiating the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the New Han Chiang University College of Communication here today.

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Residents of Quezon City troop to the SM North EDSA, North Towers, Jan. 31, 2023, on the last day of Commission on Elections voters registration for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. (File photo by NIÑO JESUS ORBETA / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — At least 1.3 million aspirants will vie for some 672,000 positions in the Oct. 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said at least 1,316,265 aspirants filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) in the past week.

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StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Black Hills ( NYSE:BKH – Free Report ) in a research note published on Saturday. The brokerage issued a sell rating on the utilities provider's stock. Several other research analysts also recently commented on the company. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Black Hills from $66.00 to $62.00 and set an equal weight rating for the company in a research note on Friday, August 4th. Mizuho dropped their price target on Black Hills from $60.

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Landbank and DBP/ INQUIRER FILES MANILA  -The planned merger of Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines may be facing more hurdles than anticipated as Malacañang asked the overseer of state-run firms to study the proposal some more. In a memorandum dated July 26, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the Office of the President (OP) was deferring action on a request of the Governance Commission for Government-owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG) for the issuance of an executive order that approves the Landbank-DBP merger, with Landbank as the surviving entity.

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A 13-year-old Chinese girl spent $64,000 on smartphones within a few months. Consequently, she quickly wiped out her parent's life savings without their knowledge. Moreover, not only did she spend her parent's funds on herself, but she also splurged for her friends. She and her mother told a local news outlet they felt devastated by the issue. Video games are becoming more popular nowadays, enabling everyone worldwide to enjoy fantastical worlds and compete with friends. Unfortunately, it can become an addiction if you do not control your game time, significantly harming your life.

https://technology.inquirer.net/125045/girl-spent-64000-dollars-on-mobile-games

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Why do some people take part in genetic studies while others do not? The answer may lie within our genetic makeup. According to a ground-breaking study by Oxford's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science and Big Data Institute , people who participate in genetic studies are genetically more likely to do so, leaving detectable 'footprints' in genetics data. This breakthrough equips researchers with the ability to identify and address participation bias, a significant challenge in genetic research.

https://www.miragenews.com/oxford-study-genetic-involvement-in-studies-1046526/

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Cascade Investment Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of FedEx Co. ( NYSE:FDX – Get Rating ) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 947 shares of the shipping service provider's stock, valued at approximately $216,000. A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Sound Income Strategies LLC boosted its stake in shares of FedEx by 1,957.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/24/cascade-investment-group-inc-takes-position-in-fedex-co-nysefdx.html

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Free dental care for those under 30 is expected to cost $390 million over four years. At the Labour Party's formal election campaign launch its leader Chris Hipkins has pledged to extend free dental care to people aged below 30. Under Labour's policy those under 30 would get free annual check-ups, cleans, x-rays, basic fillings and extractions for free. It would begin initially Want to read more? It's easy. Choose your best value subscription option Get two weeks free access to NBR's Premium Online Subscription, which includes full access to all of NBR's great content on any device.

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India News: Twenty-eight years after a now-62-year-old man was accused of being part of a mob of around 400 who were hurling stones, soda bottles and fire balls...

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Graphene Investments SAS acquired a new position in McDonald's Co. ( NYSE:MCD – Get Rating ) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 12,100 shares of the fast-food giant's stock, valued at approximately $3,189,000. McDonald's comprises about 2.2% of Graphene Investments SAS's investment portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest holding. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock.

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Unizen ( ZCX ) traded up 0.2% against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 22:00 PM ET on April 22nd. Over the last seven days, Unizen has traded down 16.5% against the U.S. dollar. One Unizen token can currently be bought for $0.0849 or 0.00000307 BTC on major exchanges. Unizen has a total market cap of $21.63 million and $511,044.27 worth of Unizen was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/22/unizen-zcx-tops-24-hour-trading-volume-of-511044-27.html

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Quantfury Token ( QTF ) traded down 3.3% against the US dollar during the one day period ending at 17:00 PM E.T. on May 23rd. One Quantfury Token token can now be bought for approximately $8.17 or 0.00030005 BTC on major exchanges. Over the last week, Quantfury Token has traded 5.2% lower against the US dollar. Quantfury Token has a market capitalization of $81.72 million and approximately $53,409.67 worth of Quantfury Token was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/23/quantfury-token-qtf-trading-down-5-2-over-last-week.html

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Means Investment CO. Inc. grew its stake in shares of Snowflake Inc. ( NYSE:SNOW – Free Report ) by 7.6% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 10,267 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 726 shares during the quarter. Means Investment CO. Inc.'s holdings in Snowflake were worth $1,584,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of SNOW.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/06/means-investment-co-inc-increases-stock-holdings-in-snowflake-inc-nysesnow.html

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Today, Monday (February 7) Shukla Paksha, Tithi is Saptami till 30:15. Purnimant month is Magha and Amavasyant month is Magha.

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Financial Advocates Investment Management acquired a new stake in shares of Rivian Automotive, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RIVN – Get Rating ) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 16,822 shares of the electric vehicle automaker's stock, valued at approximately $522,000. Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of RIVN. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Rivian Automotive by 31.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/04/financial-advocates-investment-management-acquires-new-shares-in-rivian-automotive-inc-nasdaqrivn.html

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Secret ( SIE ) traded 5.2% higher against the U.S. dollar during the one day period ending at 15:00 PM ET on June 18th. Secret has a market capitalization of $11.74 million and approximately $7,869.10 worth of Secret was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Secret token can currently be purchased for $0.0039 or 0.00000015 BTC on major exchanges. Over the last week, Secret has traded up 14.8% against the U.S. dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: Compound (COMP) traded down 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/18/secret-trading-up-14-8-over-last-week-sie.html

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Vijay Iyer, Linda May Han Oh, and Tyshawn Sorey performing in Miner Auditorium at the SFJAZZ Center last night (screen shot from last night's streamed performance) Last night SFJAZZ live-streamed the first of three performances by the Vijay Iyer Trio, led by Iyer at the keyboard, joined by Linda May Han Oh on bass and Tyshawn Sorey on drum kit. Sadly, I had to deal with another commitment last night; but the captured video was given a second streaming late this morning. As a result, I was given a second chance at experiencing the performance; and I was more than delighted to take it.

http://therehearsalstudio.blogspot.com/2023/04/vijay-iyer-trio-at-sfjazz.html

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Colombia's forward Linda Caicedo speaks during a news conference at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Monday, July 24, 2023. Caicedo,18, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 15. "I was going into surgery one day and I was feeling really bad," Caicedo said through a translator. "I thought that I was not going to be able to play top-level football again." (AP Photo/Jessica Gratigny)

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MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines wound up with a silver medal after bowing to host Cambodia, 20-15, in the men's 3×3 competition in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games on Sunday. Battling a Cambodia side parading three naturalized players, Gilas Pilipinas was a shadow of its dominant self that crushed opponents the day before. Almond Vosotros had six points, Lervin Flores, and semifinal hero Joseph Sedurifafourth each while Joseph Eriobu finished with one in the effort at Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh.

https://sports.inquirer.net/508571/gilas-loses-to-cambodia-falls-short-of-sea-games-mens-3x3-gold

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