By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) -A California federal judge on Monday dismissed a proposed class action accusing Twitter Inc of targeting female employees for layoffs after Elon Musk acquired the company last year, but said plaintiffs would be allowed to amend the lawsuit to add more details. U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar in Oakland said the lawsuit filed in December was 'devoid of basic information,' such as the plaintiffs' positions with Twitter and the identity of managers who decided which workers would be laid off.

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Great Barrier Reef off in danger list due to Australian Government effortsepaselect epa10779497 The Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 01 August 2023. Albanese proudly announced that the unwavering commitment of the Australian government to safeguard the Great Barrier Reef has resulted in UNESCO's decision to remove it from the 'in danger' list. EPA/LUKAS COCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

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India News: AMRITSAR: A probe has been ordered against a private laboratory after a number of flyers who reached here from Italy recently tested positive for CO...

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A porcelain vase with patterns of women reading books and playing the instrument In celebration of International Women's Day, a rare exhibition featuring 80 porcelain artworks kicked off at the West Lake Gallery on March 8 and will run through May 7. The partnership with two museums has brought together a collection of porcelain pieces that display the lives of ancient Chinese women through art. Visitors to the exhibition, divided into three segments, can have a well-rounded picture of ancient Chinese women and discover the changes in social thinking through the display cases.

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The funding of integrity agencies is being put at arm's length and agencies will receive an additional $228.6 million in new expenditure over 10 years to help them continue to deliver their valuable work. New arrangements announced today by the NSW Government will safeguard the independence of the state's five key integrity agencies and ensure they remain adequately resourced to maintain their key role in upholding our democracy. Building on recommendations of a 2020 Public Accountability Committee Report and a 2022 report published by the Auditor-General, the NSW Government will implement a transparent budget management model for the following agencies: Audit Office of New South Wales the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission the New South Wales Electoral Commission the New South Wales Ombudsman's Office.

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Of the 148 ARBs, 112 were installed in a 46.2957-hectare land in Brgy. Hawaiian, Silay City, while 36 were installed in an 18.8779-hectare land in Brgy. Paitan, Escalante City, according to a Monday statement by the reform bureau. The Silay lands were previously managed by Pacita Gayoso and others, while Rosario Carcueva formerly managed the Escalante properties. A total 25.2966 hectares of land were also granted to the 26 farmers who received their CLOAs. Gloria Galdeano, Ma previously owned these landholdings.

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Dene Tha' First Nation, in northwestern Alberta, has a re-entry plan for wildfire evacuees that it hopes to execute in the coming days, according to Chief Wilfr...

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Beck Bode LLC bought a new position in NRG Energy, Inc. ( NYSE:NRG – Get Rating ) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 277,636 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $8,834,000. NRG Energy comprises approximately 2.0% of Beck Bode LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 13th largest position. Beck Bode LLC owned approximately 0.12% of NRG Energy as of its most recent SEC filing.

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MANILA  -Thrift banks in the Philippines saw their assets grow by 5.3 percent to P943 billion as of end-May despite the challenges posed by new technologies and competitors. According to the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB), the industry segment faced the complexity of adopting digital technologies, including worries about cybersecurity, heightened competition from financial technology firms, the need for internet literacy, and evolving regulatory requirements. 'The past year has been marked by a positive trajectory in the thrift banking sector's performance,' CTB president Cecilio San Pedro said in a statement.

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The process of becoming a judge can be stressful, but there are ways to prepare. Dean Eboni Nelson, at podium, introduces panelists at the event "How to Become a Judge in State Court," from left: Leander Dolphin, Chair of the Judicial Selection Commission and managing partner of Shipman & Goodwin; Natalie Braswell '07, general counsel to Gov. Ned Lamont; State Sen. Gary Winfield, co-chair of the Connecticut legislature's Judiciary Committee; Judge Vikki Cooper; Judge Emily Wagner '06; and Judge Walter Menjivar '12 (Domenic Allegra/UConn Law) As Connecticut works to strengthen and diversify its courts, the UConn School of Law hosted an event to explain how the state's judges are selected, nominated and confirmed.

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Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian marines are set to return home after spending more than six months being trained by Royal Marines and Army Commandos, in a UK programme supported by international partners. The training, announced by the Prime Minister during President Zelenskyy's visit to the UK in February, has seen British Commandos training Ukraine's forces in small boat amphibious operations - conducting beach raids using inflatable boats. It is the first programme of amphibious training delivered by the UK to Ukraine, culminating with the Ukrainian marines planning and conducting raids by both day and night.

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CIBC Asset Management Inc increased its stake in shares of Intuit Inc. ( NASDAQ:INTU – Get Rating ) by 0.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 99,791 shares of the software maker's stock after purchasing an additional 827 shares during the period. CIBC Asset Management Inc's holdings in Intuit were worth $38,841,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

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Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has been issued a restraining order in Madrid's high court. It comes after he allegedly sexually assaulted footballer Jenni Hermoso at the FIFA Women's World Cup final. Prosecutors asked for a restraining order while allegations of sexual assault and coercion are being reviewed. Mr Rubiales has been ordered by a judge to not approach within 200 metres of the footballer. Ms Hermoso's attorney insists the incident was a nonconsensual kiss.

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Cary Street Partners Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in Comcast Co. ( NASDAQ:CMCSA – Free Report ) by 7.1% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 9,396 shares of the cable giant's stock after purchasing an additional 625 shares during the quarter. Cary Street Partners Asset Management LLC's holdings in Comcast were worth $356,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of CMCSA.

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Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of talks in Hangzhou, China on Sept. 23, 2023. (Prime Minister's Secretariat) Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he will consider visiting South Korea for a potential summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol, at a meeting with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is visiting the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou for the opening of the Asian Games.A senior official in Seoul with direct knowledge of the Saturday meeting said Xi brought up the issue of a leader-level visit.

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PITTSBURGH — In children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are likely to be effective or not, according to a new JAMA study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC. "Five million kids in the U.S. get prescribed antibiotics for sinusitis each year," said lead author Nader Shaikh, M.D., pediatrician at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational science at Pitt.

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Advertising Ad Craft Marketing Television OTT Digital Print Radio In-depth Indian agencies secured a total of 43 shortlists across 13 categories at the Cannes Lions 2023 today. Altogether, Cannes Lions announced shortlists for 17 categories on Sunday. Shortlists are announced in the Design, Digital Craft, Direct, Entertainment, Entertainment Lions For Gaming, Entertainment Lions For Music, Entertainment Lions For Sport, Film Craft, Health & Wellness, Industry Craft, Media, Outdoor, Pharma, PR, Print & Publishing, Radio & Audio categories and Social & Influencer Lions categories.

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A transgender basketballer was barred Tuesday from playing in an Australian women's competition, with the sport's governing body acknowledging it was a 'complex area to navigate.' Lexi Rodgers had applied to play for semi-professional regional league side the Kilsyth Cobras, sparking debate and leading Basketball Australia to convene a panel of experts to look at the matter. The panel, which included a medical officer and a sports and exercise physician, ruled Rodgers ineligible. 'As the governing body we acknowledge we're still on a path of education and understanding,' Basketball Australia said in a statement.

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Catholics celebrate feast day of Saint Rochepaselect epa10802589 Candidates in a Mardi Gras themed costume contest take a break near snack stalls during a parade to mark the Catholic feast day of San Roque (Saint Roch) in Manila, Philippines, 16 August 2023. As churches provide solemn places of worship on feast days, Catholics also celebrate and honor their patron saints by holding colorful parades to spread cheer and strengthen communities bonded in faith. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

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KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has refuted speculations of a cash crunch crisis building up in the retirement funds, as well as the amendment of the EPF Act 1991 to prevent retirees from withdrawing their savings. In a statement, the retirement savings fund said it has always maintained sufficient liquidity to meet all of its obligations. It said the sale and purchase of overseas assets are a normal part of the EPF's investment operations as one of its asset allocation strategies, stressing that the move was not for the payment of premature withdrawals.

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