Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. decreased its position in Verizon Communications Inc. ( NYSE:VZ – Get Rating ) by 0.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 49,859 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock after selling 438 shares during the quarter. Meridian Investment Counsel Inc.'s holdings in Verizon Communications were worth $1,964,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/25/meridian-investment-counsel-inc-sells-438-shares-of-verizon-communications-inc-nysevz.html

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The world seemed to have lost interest in cryptocurrencies long before everyone turned their attention to artificial intelligence. Yet, it continues to be a force for good, especially for churches in the Philippines. A former pastor named Jon Blaylock launched the blockchain donation drive 'Project Ophir Crypto,' aimed at maintaining churches and helping the poor. Donors can send donations in USDT, USDC, ETH, SLP, HEX, or TEXAN to receive OPHIR crypto tokens. They have no monetary value, but they may become valuable once it becomes available for trading.

https://technology.inquirer.net/123266/ophir-crypto-raises-funds-for-philippine-churches

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 'Barbie' is set to open across the Middle East on Thursday, but moves by Kuwait and Lebanon to ban the film over its themes on gender and sexuality have raised questions over how widely it will be released. Kuwait announced its ban late Wednesday, saying the film promotes 'ideas and beliefs that are alien to the Kuwaiti society and public order,' without elaborating, according to a statement published by the state-run KUNA news agency. In Lebanon, Culture Minister Mohammad Mortada said the film was found to 'contradict values of faith and morality' and 'promote homosexuality and sexual transformation.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/world/3206915/kuwait-and-lebanon-move-to-ban-barbie-over-gender-and-sexuality-themes-ahead-of-mideast-release.html

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(VOVWORLD) - A list of Vietnam's 100 most valuable brands was released at an awards ceremony held as part of 'Brand Finance - Mibrand Vietnam Forum 2023' in Hanoi on Tuesday. Top 100 most valuable Vietnamese brands are announced at an awards ceremony in Hanoi. (Photo: Congthuong.vn) Viettel, for the 8th consecutive year, has retained its title as the most valuable local brand with a value of 8.9 billion USD, ahead of second-ranked Vinamilk at 3 billion USD, and VNPT in third at 2.7 billion USD.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/top-100-most-valuable-vietnamese-brands-announced-1223956.vov

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A new report by UN International experts advancing racial justice and equality in policing, published after an official visit to the country, shows that Black people in the US are three times more likely to be killed by police than if they were White, and 4.5 times more likely to be incarcerated. Dr Tracie Keesee, an expert member of the task force, said the testimonies she heard on how victims do not get justice or redress were "heart-breaking" and "unacceptable". "All actors involved, including police departments and police unions, must join forces to combat the prevailing impunity," she said.

https://www.miragenews.com/un-experts-decry-systemic-racism-in-us-police-1094323/

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ABCMETA ( META ) traded 0.3% higher against the US dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 10:00 AM ET on May 29th. During the last week, ABCMETA has traded 4.1% lower against the US dollar. ABCMETA has a market capitalization of $1.87 million and $119.27 worth of ABCMETA was traded on exchanges in the last day. One ABCMETA token can currently be purchased for approximately $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: Toncoin (TON) traded down 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/29/abcmeta-price-tops-0-0000-on-major-exchanges-meta.html

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(LEAD) Yoon-UN meeting (LEAD) Yoon to use U.N. address to send message about N.K.-Russia military exchanges(ATTN: UPDATES throughout; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to use his upcoming address at the U.N. General Assembly to send a message about military exchanges between North Korea and Russia, a senior official said Thursday. The presidential office announced that Yoon will make a five-day visit to New York starting Monday to deliver an address before the U.

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(FOCUS)MOROCCO-AL HAOUZ-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH(230913) -- AL HAOUZ, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Destroyed buildings are pictured in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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Personal devices feed our sight and hearing virtually unlimited streams of information while leaving our sense of touch mostly … untouched. A wearable, textile-based device developed by Rice University engineers could help declutter, enhance - and, in the case of impairments - compensate for deficiencies in visual and auditory inputs by tapping this underused sensory resource. "Technology has been slow to co-opt haptics or communication based on the sense of touch," said Barclay Jumet , a mechanical engineering PhD student who is the lead author on a study published in Device .

https://www.miragenews.com/smart-fabrics-informed-touch-can-tell-you-where-1074000/

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While competing theories have been flying fast and furious, so far the only explanation we can definitely rule out is that he wanted to spend more time with his family. In fact, the only theory that could be  less credible than that is his family wanted to spend more time with him.  That said, here are three new, tantalizing theories about Tucker's sudden defenestration that have percolated up through the current media landscape. Theory No. 1: Rupert Murdoch was turned off by Carlson's religious extremism.

http://rimcountrygazette.blogspot.com/2023/04/aldous-j-pennyfarthing-whats-real.html

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The ancient Irish sport of hurling is described by one American as a "sort of athletic manslaughter" in this hilarious video from the 1920s. The short video, shared on Twitter by the "We, The Irish" podcast, features black and white newsreel footage of old games of hurling. The American narrator describes the traditional Irish sport as a fast game of "skill and endurance". "In case you haven't heard, hurling is an old Irish game, a sort of athletic manslaughter," the video's narrator says. "The idea is to sock a ball with this pretty club, or bat, or shillelagh.

https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/craic/american-hurling-1920s

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Acts 2:1-8; 37-39 5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 And when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together and were confounded, because every man heard them speaking in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how hear we every one, in our own native language 37 And hearing this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do? 38 And Peter said, Repent, and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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Ruffus a Cardiganshire Corgi takes part in a parade of corgi dogs in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II, outside Buckingham Palace, in London, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. Royal fans and their pet corgis have gathered outside Buckingham Palace to remember Queen Elizabeth II a year on since the late monarch's death. Around 20 corgi enthusiasts dressed up their pets in crowns, tiaras and royal outfits and paraded them outside the palace in central London Sunday to pay tribute to Elizabeth, a well-known lover of the dog breed.

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Advisor Group Holdings Inc. boosted its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. ( NYSE:MRK – Get Rating ) by 4.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,393,531 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 65,257 shares during the quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. owned about 0.05% of Merck & Co., Inc. worth $154,677,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/21/merck-co-inc-nysemrk-shares-acquired-by-advisor-group-holdings-inc.html

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The shortage in plastic ID cards for driver's licenses was caused not by a lack of funds, but a 'lack of smarts and foresight' in procuring the said ID cards. House deputy speaker Rep. Ralph Recto said the Land Transportation Office (LTO) should remember its own advice to motorists—to anticipate possible problems on the road. 'The reason is not a lack of funds, but a lack of smarts. Not all procurement debacles stem from lack of money. Some are caused by inefficiency by agencies rich in resources but poor in foresight,' he said on Saturday.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/501651/shortage-in-drivers-licenses-blamed-on-poor-foresight

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MANILA, Philippines — A 20-year-old man was arrested in Makati City for allegedly pretending to be a Philippine National Police officer to extort money from a taxi driver, the Southern Police District (SPD) said on Monday. The SPD identified the suspect as Lenard Atienza, who was arrested at about 8:10 pm on Sunday at East St., Ayala Center, Barangay San Lorenzo. The arrest stemmed from a report by a security guard and a victim who sought the assistance of Makati City Police Ayala Police Substation.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1754432/police-arrest-man-pretending-to-be-pnp-officer

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Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust ( NYSE:VCV – Get Rating ) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,500 shares, a decline of 78.3% from the April 30th total of 43,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 87,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of VCV.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/25/invesco-california-value-municipal-income-trust-nysevcv-short-interest-down-78-3-in-may.html

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