Communities across Canada are taking the initiative to advance energy efficiency in homes and buildings. Taking steps to retrofit our buildings stock is a great way to help families to save money on their energy bills while ensuring communities are more resilient to the impacts of climate change. That is why today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, announced more than $15.2 million for four projects that will reduce emissions and increase the sustainability of buildings in Ontario.

https://www.miragenews.com/canada-fcm-pour-15-2m-into-four-southern-1085549/

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H World Group Limited ( NASDAQ:HTHT – Get Rating )'s stock price gapped down prior to trading on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $51.04, but opened at $49.25. H World Group shares last traded at $49.20, with a volume of 141,396 shares trading hands. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several brokerages recently commented on HTHT. StockNews.com upgraded shares of H World Group from a 'sell' rating to a 'hold' rating in a research report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of H World Group from a 'buy' rating to a 'conviction-buy' rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 10th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/09/h-world-group-nasdaqhtht-shares-gap-down-to-51-04.html

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Credit Suisse AG increased its holdings in Alkermes plc ( NASDAQ:ALKS – Free Report ) by 4.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 217,372 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 9,452 shares during the period. Credit Suisse AG owned about 0.13% of Alkermes worth $6,128,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/14/credit-suisse-ag-acquires-9452-shares-of-alkermes-plc-nasdaqalks.html

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ProFrac ( NASDAQ:ACDC – Get Rating ) is one of 37 publicly-traded companies in the 'Oil & gas field services, not elsewhere classified' industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its competitors? We will compare ProFrac to similar businesses based on the strength of its dividends, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and earnings. Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for ProFrac and its competitors, as reported by MarketBeat.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/31/profrac-acdc-vs-the-competition-critical-survey.html

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LIVE updates: Marcos' State of the Nation Address 2023 President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his first State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 25, 2022. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa complex, before a joint session of Congress, on July 24, 2022, commencing at 4 p.m. Marcos is expected to present his administration's vision, policies and key priorities for the nation's progress.

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/24/2283031/live-upates-marcos-state-nation-address-2023

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17:07 UTC+8, 2023-05-31        The increased use of wagons at Shanghai Disneyland has posed safety risks, according to the management committee of Shanghai International Resort, which includes the Disney resort. Ti Gong A woman stands on her wagon so as to watch the fireworks show. Starting from June 30, wagons, carts and wheeled carriers will be banned at Shanghai Disney Resort for safety concerns, it announced today. Upon effect of the new rules, carriers or vehicles listed below are not permitted to be brought into Shanghai Disneyland and indoor locations of Disneytown: Strollers with length exceeding 110 centimeters and width exceeding 80 centimeters (including any accessories or extension attachments fully deployed) Wagons, stroller wagons Carts Strollers with three or less wheels Wheeled carriers Stroller suitcases Any trailer-like object that is pushed, pulled or towed by an electric conveyance vehicle, wheelchair, stroller or person The increased use of wagons at Shanghai Disneyland has posed safety risks, according to the management committee of Shanghai International Resort, which includes the Disney resort.

https://www.shine.cn/news/metro/2305310242/

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In the age of social media, anyone with a cellphone and access to the internet can create content and build a following.And with a myriad alternative sources of information and entertainment vying for people's clicks, how does a mainstream magazine show like 'Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho' (KMJS) reassert its position as a reliable source? The award-winning journalist Jessica Soho recognizes that technology has reshaped the media landscape and the way journalism is practiced. But just the same, the basic tenets of journalism—'accuracy, fairness, responsibility'—continue to guide her process.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/503399/for-jessica-soho-content-still-king-in-age-of-social-media

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Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRVS – Get Rating ) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 973,100 shares, an increase of 113.6% from the May 15th total of 455,500 shares. Approximately 2.8% of the company's stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 862,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.1 days. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In CRVS has been the topic of several research reports.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/14/short-interest-in-corvus-pharmaceuticals-inc-nasdaqcrvs-increases-by-113-6.html

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The 'ironclad' commitment of the United States to protect the Philippines against foreign aggressors as well as other security issues took the limelight during President Marcos' official trip to Washington last week. While such a statement of support as embodied in the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty between the two countries appears timely given the growing assertiveness of Beijing in disputed parts of the South China Sea, Mr. Marcos was spot-on in reminding the US that economic relations between the long-time allies should not be left behind while they strengthen defense cooperation.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/162968/ph-us-trade-ties-important-too

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Briefing the Security Council on the state of the JCPOA, Ms. DiCarlo set the tone for the discussion by stating, "diplomacy is the only way to effectively address the Iranian nuclear issue." The 2015 deal sets out rules for monitoring Iran's nuclear programme and paves the way for the lifting of UN sanctions. It was agreed by Iran, the five permanent members of the Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States), plus Germany, together with the European Union. The US left the deal in 2018 under former President Donald Trump and has been negotiating its return, so far without any agreement being reached.

https://www.miragenews.com/iran-nuclear-deal-remains-best-available-option-1042306/

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MANILA, Philippines — To ensure the continuous electricity supply in the country this year, Senator Joel Villanueva filed a resolution urging the committee on energy to conduct an inquiry on the Department of Energy's (DOE) programs, projects, and initiatives. Villanueva lodged Senate Resolution No. 556 to help guarantee the country's sufficient electricity supply throughout the year, 'especially during peak seasons, and during unforeseen extreme weather events and similar calamities.' According to Villanueva's filed resolution, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines warned of tight power supply during the dry season as the DOE forecast showed that 'there will be a total peak power supply demand for Luzon towards the end of May, which is 8.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1748072/resolution-seeking-to-ensure-continuous-power-supply-filed-at-senate

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MANILA, Philippines — San Juan City Vice Mayor Jose Warren Villa died on Sunday evening, his niece Kirby Villa said early morning Monday. Kirby did not disclose the cause of the vice mayor's death but said it was 'sudden and shocking' to them. 'It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Vice Mayor ‘VMWV' Warren Villa, or as most of us call him, Daddy Warren. He was the best daddy, kuya, and husband anyone could ask for,' she wrote in a Facebook post. 'He changed our lives and, amazingly, the life of everyone he has met, both in his political career and private life.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1790036/san-juan-city-vice-mayor-jose-warren-villa-dies-kin

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MANILA, Philippines — The privatization plan for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) should not be used as an excuse by its officials to mishandle its operations. This is the warning of Senator Grace Poe. Poe, who heads the Senate public services committee, made the statement as she expressed dismay over another power outage that struck Naia Terminal 3 at past noon on Friday. Department of Transportation (DOTr) spokesperson Jonathan Gesmundo had said power was only restored at 1:29 p.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1781756/privatization-plan-not-an-excuse-for-naia-execs-to-perform-badly-poe

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Cybersecurity experts aren't surprised by the revelation contained within a package of leaked U.S. intelligence documents suggesting Russian-backed hackers succ...

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/04/10/news/energy-industry-cyberattacks-experts

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Canceled flights MANILA, Philippines — The Manila International Airport Authority (Miaa) said several flights were canceled Friday, July 14, due to bad weather caused by Tropical Depression Dodong. According to Miaa, the following flights were canceled as of 10:35 a.m.: Cebu Pacific 5J 504/505 Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila 5J 506/507 Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila The state weather bureau said Dodong was last seen in the vicinity of Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 75 kph.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1801676/list-july-14-canceled-flights-due-to-tropical-depression-dodong

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Diversified LLC grew its holdings in shares of Essential Utilities, Inc. ( NYSE:WTRG – Get Rating ) by 56.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 14,353 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 5,173 shares during the quarter. Diversified LLC's holdings in Essential Utilities were worth $685,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/31/diversified-llc-buys-5173-shares-of-essential-utilities-inc-nysewtrg.html

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BACOLOD CITY — Two suspected communist rebels were killed Tuesday in a series of encounters with government troops in Barangay Macagahay, Moises Padilla town, Negros Occidental. The 62nd Infantry Battalion (IB), acting on information from a civilian, launched combat operations against six New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Macagahay, which resulted in a 20-minute firefight. While attempting to escape, the rebels encountered the blocking force of the 62nd IB at Sitio Cupad resulting in another 15-minute firefight.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1787984/2-npa-rebels-dead-in-negros-occidental-town-encounters

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GEORGE TOWN: There is no need for the Penang government to submit a fresh Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application for the scaled down Penang South Islands (PSI) project. The Department of Environment (DoE) said the EIA approval on April 11 had taken into account the implementation of each of the three man-made islands proposed. "As such, there is no need for a new EIA to be submitted. "However, there is a need to submit the latest implementation proposal information to the DOE as required in the conditions of approval of the EIA report," the DoE told the New Straits Times today in response to a query on whether there was a need for the state government to submit a fresh EIA application for the scaled down PSI project.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/savemalaysia/2023-05-13-story-h-270670887-DoE_No_need_for_new_EIA_for_scaled_down_PSI_project

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weather forecastMonday's weather forecast SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Monday.Temperature (C) Condition Possibility High/Low of Rain (%)Seoul 29/24 Rain 70Incheon 28/23 Rain 60Suwon 30/23 Rain 60Cheongju 30/25 Rain 90Daejeon 29/24 Rain 60Chuncheon 29/23 Rain 70Gangneung 32/24 Sunny 60Jeonju 30/25 Rain 60Gwangju 30/25 Rain 60Jeju 33/26 Rain 30Daegu 33/24 Rain 60Busan 28/23 Rain 60(END)

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Italian police have arrested a 21-year-old Dutch man suspected in the stabbing death of his father and a family friend in the countryside near the French border. An official from the Carabinieri paramilitary police force confirmed the arrest. Italian media said the suspect was found hiding in the woods near where the attack occurred in the Cuneo province of Piedmont. He has been transported to the city of Cuneo aboard an ambulance. The post Italian police arrest Dutch man, 21, over the stabbing deaths of his father and a family friend first appeared on myMotherLode.

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