letters EVEN with the state's finances on life support, regional communities rightly expect the Andrews Government to prioritise investment into our healthcare services. Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. It's never too much to demand adequate services and infrastructure in our communities, and the regions have been neglected for far too long.

https://www.theguardian.com.au/letters/prioritise-healthcare

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Academics and church leaders will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence at a gathering of Catholic Universities in Milan this week. ACU Vice-Chancellor and SACRU President Professor Zlatko Skrbis will chair the 2023 Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU) Scientific Colloquium. Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, will deliver the keynote address. As emerging and generative technologies have entered the mainstream, AI has impacted the global research landscape and changed what is required of graduates.

https://www.miragenews.com/global-summit-to-chart-future-of-catholic-1044198/

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Labor MP Peter Khalil says he's calling for more reforms to support business due to ongoing effects from the COVID pandemic alongside the cost of living crisis.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/calls-for-greater-reforms-to-support-small-business-postpandemic/video/4b77d86a614bcb4eaece77b8b677f3b1

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Victoria's capacity to produce leading technological advancements and product innovation across key industry sectors is set to expand, thanks to a new Victorian Government research and development (R&D) fund. The $15 million Made in Victoria - Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund will provide matched grant funding of between $250,000 and $2 million to eligible businesses to invest in new or expand existing R&D infrastructure. The grants will enable businesses to invest in R&D infrastructure to make cutting-edge discoveries in a range of disciplines, accelerating innovation in new energy, health technology, food manufacturing, defence and aerospace, and advanced technology – key sectors identified in the government's Made in Victoria: 2030 Manufacturing Statement.

https://www.miragenews.com/new-grants-offered-to-boost-innovation-1043417/

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Berlin Torchlight Concert 2023epaselect epa10879549 People attend the 'Taschenlampenkonzert' (Flashlight concert) of the band Rumpelstil at the Waldbuehne arena in Berlin, Germany, 23 September 2023. The lights of 20,000 flashlights can be seen in the background. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009514068?sid=104

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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....

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-06-15-story-h-267814943-Golf_Legend_Jacobsen_No_one_really_knows_anything_about_PGA_LIV_partner

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SINGAPORE – Asian shares slipped on Thursday after a surprise interest rate hike by Bank of Canada revived worries that U.S. rates could stay higher for longer and the Federal Reserve could remain hawkish when it meets next week. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.53 percent, while Japan's Nikkei edged 0.08 percent higher. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index eased 0.09 percent. The Bank of Canada (BoC) surprised markets on Wednesday by hiking its overnight rate to a 22-year high of 4.

https://business.inquirer.net/404405/asian-shares-slide-as-traders-fret-on-fed-rates

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Shares of SP Funds S&P Global REIT Sharia ETF ( NYSEARCA:SPRE – Get Rating ) dropped 2.6% on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $19.69 and last traded at $19.72. Approximately 42,972 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 40% from the average daily volume of 30,690 shares. The stock had previously closed at $20.25. SP Funds S&P Global REIT Sharia ETF Stock Down 1.9 % The stock has a 50 day moving average of $20.41 and a two-hundred day moving average of $20.06. Receive News & Ratings for SP Funds S&P Global REIT Sharia ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for SP Funds S&P Global REIT Sharia ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/09/sp-funds-sp-global-reit-sharia-etf-nysearcaspre-shares-down-2-6.html

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Season 3, which debuts Oct. 14, marks a shift away from worrying about YouTube censorship. Here's what creator Vivienne Medrano is looking forward to.

https://www.polygon.com/vivienne-medrano-interview-helluva-boss-season-3/

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Braintrust ( BTRST ) traded 0.1% higher against the dollar during the 1 day period ending at 16:00 PM Eastern on March 5th. One Braintrust token can currently be purchased for $0.92 or 0.00004111 BTC on major exchanges. Over the last week, Braintrust has traded 10.4% lower against the dollar. Braintrust has a market cap of $74.07 million and $662,792.30 worth of Braintrust was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/05/braintrust-btrst-price-tops-0-92-on-exchanges.html

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Zilliqa ( ZIL ) traded 0.9% higher against the US dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 14:00 PM Eastern on April 8th. Zilliqa has a total market cap of $462.91 million and approximately $26.81 million worth of Zilliqa was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Zilliqa coin can now be bought for approximately $0.0292 or 0.00000104 BTC on exchanges. In the last week, Zilliqa has traded 4.1% lower against the US dollar. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/08/zilliqa-price-hits-0-0292-on-top-exchanges-zil.html

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US Census Bureau reports Poverty RateA man sleeps on a sidewalk in New York, New York, USA, 13 September 2023. The United States Census Bureau reported 12 September that the official poverty rate in the United States rose to 12.4 percent in 2022, compared to 7.8 percent in 2021, and the child poverty rate more than doubled, jumping from 5.2 percent in 2021 to 12.4 percent in 2022. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009508087?sid=104

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ITALY-VENICE-FILM FESTIVAL-MEMORY-PREMIERE(230908) -- VENICE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Director Michel Franco poses on the red carpet for the premiere of the film Memory during the 80th Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

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Franklin Street Advisors Inc. NC lessened its position in shares of Verizon Communications Inc. ( NYSE:VZ – Get Rating ) by 41.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 38,245 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock after selling 26,926 shares during the quarter. Franklin Street Advisors Inc. NC's holdings in Verizon Communications were worth $1,507,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/29/franklin-street-advisors-inc-nc-has-1-51-million-stock-position-in-verizon-communications-inc-nysevz.html

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Entrepreneur Universe Bright Group ( OTCMKTS:EUBG – Get Free Report ) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,500 shares, a decrease of 96.5% from the June 15th total of 42,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 31,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days. Entrepreneur Universe Bright Group Price Performance EUBG stock remained flat at $0.23 on Friday. The company had a trading volume of 37,000 shares, compared to its average volume of 16,882.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/16/entrepreneur-universe-bright-group-otcmktseubg-short-interest-down-96-5-in-june.html

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Tech leaders attend Senate bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Insight Forumepaselect epa10859218 Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates (C) departs after joining other tech leaders at the Senate bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Insight Forum in the Russell Senate Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 13 September 2023. More than 20 tech titans are attending the hearing, which Majority Leader Chuck Schumer organized to help lawmakers guide legislation on the emerging technology.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009508069?sid=104

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Earth Hour in JakartaA long exposure shows a business area during Earth Hour in Jakarta, Indonesia, 25 March 2023. Earth Hour takes place worldwide at 8.30 p.m. local time and is a global call to turn off lights for an hour to raise awareness of the dangers of climate change. The campaign started by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is now observed in over 190 countries and territories worldwide. EPA/BAGUS INDAHONO

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009421730?sid=104

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The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation (VBTC) have exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement was signed recently in Port Vila during the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union's Pacific Media Partnerships Conference hosted by VBTC and reflects both national broadcasters' enduring commitment to a collaborative relationship. Under the MOU, the ABC and VBTC recognise both organisations' role in supporting independent media and contributing to democracy in the Pacific, as well as their value as leading cultural institutions and shared commitment to serving the public interest through information, education and entertainment.

https://www.miragenews.com/abc-inks-mou-with-vanuatu-broadcast-tv-corp-1084116/

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American Samoa flag-bearer Nathan Crumpton added to a fledgling Olympic tradition by appearing shirtless and with his torso gleaming at the Beijing Winter

https://www.gulf-times.com/story/709282/American-Samoa-Olympian-goes-topless-at-freezing-B

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FSB Premier Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF ( NASDAQ:FIXD – Free Report ) by 6.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 204,576 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 11,621 shares during the quarter. First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF makes up about 5.1% of FSB Premier Wealth Management Inc.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 2nd biggest holding.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/30/fsb-premier-wealth-management-inc-has-9-22-million-stock-holdings-in-first-trust-tcw-opportunistic-fixed-income-etf-nasdaqfixd.html

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