SUMMARY Panel would recommend revenue sharing formula for five-year period from FY27 onwards Finance Commission is a Constitutionally mandated body to decide revenue sharing, other issues between Centre and States Budget 2023-24 had allocated Rs 10 crore towards it The Sixteenth Finance Commission is likely to be constituted in the next one to two months, top government sources have indicated. 'The outer limit for setting up the Commission is the end of the current calendar year 2023.

https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/centre-to-set-up-sixteenth-finance-commission-by-year-end-394641-2023-08-18

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Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that UN chief António Guterres was following the evolving situation in the capital Libreville "very closely". While condemning military action as "a means to resolve the post electoral crisis", the Secretary-General said he had noted the announcement by the Central African nation's electoral body of a win for incumbent president Ali Bongo with "deep concern" given reports of serious irregularities at the polls. 'Strong opposition' to coups This announcement of a military takeover in the capital by a group of officers who declared the election results void and the dissolution of State institutions, would mark the eighth coup - if successful - in West and Central Africa since 2020.

https://www.miragenews.com/un-chief-strongly-condemns-gabon-coup-amid-1074907/

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Protecting large swaths of Earth's land can help stem the tide of biodiversity loss—including for vertebrates like amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds, according to a new study published in Nature Sept. 27. The study, led by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and Conservation International , emphasizes the importance of proper governance for the success of protected lands, and offers much-needed support for the United Nations' "30 by 30" initiative to conserve the world's biodiversity.

https://www.miragenews.com/land-protection-reduces-vertebrate-biodiversity-1093037/

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On Wednesday evening the members of the budget conference committee shook hands on the FY2024 budget bill, H.494. The $8.45 billion budget bill makes key investments in housing, Medicaid provider rate increases and transportation. That total amount includes  $231 million in one-time general fund spending , reflecting Vermont has strong revenues but that budget writers are wary of increasing on-going base spending because revenues are projected to dip next year. The bill also raises $21 million in revenue from department of motor vehicle fee increases, which is unusual for a budget bill.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/may/13/leonine-budget-veto-override-no-sure-thing

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference, on the second day of the G20 summit, in New Delhi, India, Sept 10, 2023. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he plans to reshuffle his cabinet as early as Wednesday, and will compile a package of 'drastic' economic measures soon after to boost the country's fragile recovery. 'I'm thinking of conducting a personnel change of party leadership and of the cabinet as early as the 13th,' Kishida told a press conference in New Delhi on Sunday, on the sidelines of a G20 summit meeting.

https://business.inquirer.net/420370/japan-pm-eyes-cabinet-reshuffle-drastic-economic-measures

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Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors P.L.L.C. increased its position in Costco Wholesale Co. ( NASDAQ:COST – Get Rating ) by 158.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,867 shares of the retailer's stock after buying an additional 2,372 shares during the period. Costco Wholesale accounts for about 0.7% of Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors P.L.L.C.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 19th biggest position.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/07/leonard-rickey-investment-advisors-p-l-l-c-raises-holdings-in-costco-wholesale-co-nasdaqcost.html

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Wojak Finance ( WOJ ) traded down 7.3% against the US dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 0:00 AM Eastern on March 9th. Wojak Finance has a market cap of $115.26 million and approximately $12,981.37 worth of Wojak Finance was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Wojak Finance token can now be purchased for about $0.0051 or 0.00000026 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last week, Wojak Finance has traded down 10.3% against the US dollar. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/09/wojak-finance-woj-self-reported-market-cap-hits-115-26-million.html

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Chinese Wanxiong Huang, a free diving instructor, practices his skills in the sea around Bohol Island in the Philippines, April 16, 2023. A growing number of young Chinese are moving overseas, frequently to Southeast Asia, to escape their homeland's ultra-competitive work culture, limited opportunities and family pressures. There is no exact data on the number of the moves, the popular Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, hundreds of people have discussed relocating to Thailand. (AP Photo/

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005996378?sid=104

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The latest exchange of attacks followed an escalation in the past week which threatens to deepen the conflict

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-strikes-oil-tankers-hormuz-b3045426.html

Investing in Canada's cultural infrastructure improves access for all Canadians to arts and culture, contributes to the economy, and provides essential opportunities for artists and performers. Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament (Kings-Hants), announced a contribution of $220,000 from the Legacy Fund component of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program to the "150th Anniversary of Charles Macdonald - Concrete House Restoration" project. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and was joined at the announcement by the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board.

https://www.miragenews.com/charles-macdonald-concrete-house-museum-1099063/

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With sustainably minded destinations and progressive tour operators advising passengers to pack less, are travellers being primed for an ultralight future? As summer ramps up in the northern hemisphere, many of us will begin packing suitcases, carry-ons and duffel bags as we prepare to head away on holiday.   Far too many clothes will be packed, of course, followed by sunglasses and swimwear and sandals, last year's suntan lotion and a good book. A sweater or jacket will probably be thrown in too, just in case.

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230730-are-luggage-free-trips-the-future

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MACHANG (June 3): The issue of staff shortage involving the Health Ministry (MOH) is being scrutinised according to the requirements of vacancies for positions such as doctors and nurses, said Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said the ministry is also looking at employee placement so that there will not be an excess of staff in government hospitals and clinics. 'The issue of staff shortage does not involve only one hospital. We know there is a shortage, but it is being studied, and we have also mapped the staff's needs.

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/savemalaysia/2023-06-03-story-h-268793307-MOH_scrutinising_manpower_shortage_issue_says_Dr_Zaliha

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Warm for this time of year? You betcha! And by an average of more than five degrees so far this month. Normally people are throwing something extra on the bed as May nights cool down, but for the first nine nights of this month, night-time temperatures have stayed warm. Even with one early morning dipping to 8.8 degrees, the overnight lows so far this month have averaged over 14 degrees. That is over six degrees warmer than the 30-year average (1991-2020) for May in Gisborne. Daytime temperatures have been warm too, with an average so far of 21.

https://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/news/southerly-change-sets-in-after-warm-may-weather

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Metawar ( METAWAR ) traded down 3.7% against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 14:00 PM Eastern on March 9th. One Metawar token can currently be purchased for about $0.0005 or 0.00000003 BTC on popular exchanges. Over the last seven days, Metawar has traded 29.3% lower against the dollar. Metawar has a market capitalization of $114.76 million and $15.32 worth of Metawar was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/09/metawar-price-down-29-3-over-last-7-days-metawar.html

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Editor's note: The U.S. territory of Guam is comprised of 21 villages, many with their own distinct character, history and points of interest. and Guampedia have joined forces to present this weekly feature on each of them in the hopes that it will help our readers get out – and get to know – our gracious hosts. To learn more about Guam's people, history, culture and places, visit: guampedia.com The meaning of 'Yigo' is unclear. According to some it comes from the Spanish word yugo which means yoke (the type used to secure a carabao to a cart or plow).

https://guam.stripes.com/travel/get-know-guam-why-everyone-wants-live-yigo

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United States captain Tyler Adams thinks he can play at least 45 minutes when he returns to the national team for the first time since the 2022 World Cup for a ...

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39761578/tyler-adams-ready-contribute-long-usmnt-absence

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Yousif Capital Management LLC lessened its position in General Electric ( NYSE:GE – Get Rating ) by 4.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 167,429 shares of the conglomerate's stock after selling 7,518 shares during the quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC's holdings in General Electric were worth $14,029,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/16/yousif-capital-management-llc-decreases-position-in-general-electric-nysege.html

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Salcedo Market just celebrated its 19th anniversary yesterday. How fast time flies! I still remember when it started out as the first weekend market in Makati. There were only 14 stalls in 2004. This market means a lot to me because—aside from this being 'my' market because of my surname—this was the home of my first regular stall as a microentrepreneur. Our humble native hot chocolate brand, Nana Meng Tsokolate, which I created with my mom, joined the Salcedo Market in time for Christmas of 2004.

https://business.inquirer.net/407092/salcedo-market-thrives-again

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Dominque Ducharme feels prepared for his first full season as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens and opened up about a wide range of topics including the team...

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/qa-straight-shooting-ducharme-prepared-take-canadiens-next-level/

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In times of high stress or effort, people sometimes feel the presence of others – an effect which isn't an hallucination. But what exactly is it? It was 2015 and Luke Robertson was skiing across Antarctica alone. There was nothing to see but vast expanses of snow and ice. Two weeks into a planned 40-day unsupported journey to the South Pole, he was behind schedule, feeling exhausted and demoralised. Then he looked up and to his left he saw… green fields. And not just any green fields, but the fields of his family's farm in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230526-felt-presence-why-we-sometimes-feel-invisible-others

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