Spartan Planning & Wealth Management boosted its stake in shares of Starbucks Co. ( NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Rating ) by 19.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 590 shares of the coffee company's stock after acquiring an additional 95 shares during the quarter. Spartan Planning & Wealth Management's holdings in Starbucks were worth $59,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

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(LEAD) UNSC-NK satellite launch(ATTN: UPDATES with additional information, remarks by Russian, Chinese, North Korean envoys to UN in last 9 paras; ADDS photo)By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The United States' envoy to the United Nations called on the U.N. Security Council to condemn North Korea's recent failed satellite launch on Friday, while insisting that China and Russia's refusal to hold North Korea accountable for its actions is encouraging the recalcitrant country to continue making provocations.

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Lisbon Half MarathonEthiopian runner Nibrek Malak celebrates after crossing the finnish line to winn the Lisbon Half Marathon, in Lisbon, Portugal, 12 March 2023. EPA/RODRIGO ANTUNES

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About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that telehealth medication abortion services (tele-MAB) facilitates abortion care access for those further from brick-and mortar abortion facilities and, thus, may mitigate the impacts of travel logistics and costs. Additionally, tele-MAB may better meet the needs of those with prior abortion experience, perhaps due to greater familiarity with the abortion process. Authors: Anna E. Fiastro, M.P.H., M.E.M., Ph.D., of the University of Washington in Seattle, is the corresponding author.

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VNUE, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VNUE – Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 100 shares, a drop of 99.3% from the July 15th total of 14,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 11,821,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. VNUE Stock Performance Shares of VNUE opened at $0.00 on Friday. VNUE has a one year low of $0.00 and a one year high of $0.01. Get VNUE alerts: About VNUE (Get Free Report) VNUE, Inc operates as a music technology company.

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In the parliamentary and presidential elections on November 14, one vote will be cast with one card, but in most of the sections where the voting is by machine,...

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Media release | Tuesday 5 September 2023 The McKell Institute is urging the parliament to back evidence-based reforms to finally put a stop to endemic wage theft in the Australian economy, which currently costs Australian workers and the economy more than $1 billion each year. With the introduction of Labor's 'Closing Loopholes Bill' this week, McKell Institute CEO Edward Cavanough urged the federal parliament not to delay vital reforms that would ensure workers' hard-earned wages stayed in their pockets.

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(VOVWORLD) - The number of Thanh Hoa province's fishing vessels conducting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has greatly decreased thanks to efforts to strictly abiding by the European Commission's recommendations. The coast guard has worked hard to increase management of and communications to fishermen. Fishing vessels dock at Hoang Truong wharf after doing offshore fishing. (Photo: nhandan.vn) Thanh Hoa's coast guard force has gone to each house and each fishing vessel to check safety and communications devices, fishing gear, and each fisherman's identity before embarking or making a landfall, and has asked boat owners to sign a pledge not to violate IUU fishing regulations.

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Geelong will be buzzing with activity when international and national competitors descend on Rippleside Beach for Beach Volleyfest from 17 to 26 November, made possible by the Allan Labor Government. The festival is returning to Victoria for the second time following the success of the 2022 Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest in Torquay last year. The Geelong Beach Volleyfest will include elite competition in the Volleyball World Pro Beach Tour and the Australian Beach Volleyball Tour, offering spectators a variety of formats to enjoy.

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Torrential downpours have battered much of China since last week, triggering flooding that has affected more than half a million residents in one province alone and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Since May 2, many areas in eastern and central China have experienced the heaviest rains of the year, state broadcaster CCTV reported. In East China's Jiangxi province, flooding affected 536,000 local residents from Friday to Monday and forced 16,000 to evacuate, according to a report posted on the provincial emergency management department's website.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-05-10/flooding-forces-thousands-to-evacuate-in-eastern-china-102050969.html

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California Public Employees Retirement System lowered its stake in VeriSign, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VRSN – Get Rating ) by 8.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 639,511 shares of the information services provider's stock after selling 56,585 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System owned approximately 0.60% of VeriSign worth $131,381,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company.

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Over 100 killed in fire at wedding in Iraqepaselect epa10885482 Policemen inspect the scene the morning after a fire broke out at a wedding hall in Hamdaniya town, Nineveh province, north of Iraq, 27 September 2023. More than 100 people died and at least 150 were injured after a fire broke out during a Christian wedding celebration in Iraq's Nineveh province late 26 September. EPA/MOHAMAD SAIF

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(Reuters) -Four people were killed and four others were injured in a shooting on Monday night in Philadelphia, and a suspect was taken into custody, local news media outlets reported, citing police. A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department confirmed to Reuters by email there were 'multiple gunshot victims' but said no further details were immediately available. Around 8:40 p.m., roughly 10 minutes after shots rang out, police officers reported they had apprehended a male suspect wearing a ballistic vest and had recovered a rifle and handgun in a nearby alleyway, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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MANILA, Philippines—The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) was made optional because of the outcry against violence and corruption, and based on a survey by the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), it is still one of the reasons that many oppose the proposal to make ROTC mandatory again. Based on data from CEAP, which surveyed 20,461 students – 7,576 (Grade 11), 6,719 (Grade 12) and 6,166 (college) – from its member schools, 53 percent disagreed with proposals to revive the school-based military training program.

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"Lore Olympus" (Naver Webtoon)Naver Webtoon's "Lore Olympus" notched its second win at the Eisner Awards on Sunday.At the award's 35th edition held at San Diego Comic-Con International, 'Lore Olympus' was selected as the winner of the Best Webcomic prize, according to Naver Webtoon, the tech giant's digital comics platform.Named after Will Eisner, a pioneer in the American comic book industry, the Eisner Awards are regarded as the Oscars for comic books in North America.'Lore Olympus,' a modern retake on 'The Abduction of Persephone' from the Greek and Roman mythology -- created by New Zealand artist Rachel Smythe, was first released in 2018, when Naver Webtoon began its English service and provided a platform called Canvas for amateur creators.

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OpenBlox ( OBX ) traded up 2.8% against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 17:00 PM E.T. on August 5th. One OpenBlox token can now be bought for about $0.0001 or 0.00000000 BTC on popular exchanges. Over the last seven days, OpenBlox has traded 1.3% lower against the US dollar. OpenBlox has a market cap of $75.30 million and $56,490.69 worth of OpenBlox was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 3.

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A roundtable discussion on the legacy of the Berlin Airlift, moderated by Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Dr. Ed Goldstein from SAF/PA. Also at the table, retired Col. Wolfgang Samuel, retired Lt. Col. Bjorn Jason Jansen, Eddie Ide and Mike Halverson, son of the "Candy Bomber" Col Gail Halverson. These four provide unique insights into the largest airlift effort in history while discussing the legacy left behind. (U.S. Air Force Video) Watch on YouTube

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It might be school holidays but children will find play options slightly reduced this year, with the Botanical Gardens playground still closed. 'The Botanical Gardens playground has been closed since Cyclone Gabrielle due to the softfall being washed away, causing a health and safety concern,' said GDC liveable communities director Michèle Frey. 'We are in the process of getting approval for a suitable replacement. GDC is still to remediate Anzac Park, and De Costa and Grant Road reserves, as well as some rural reserves we have not been able to fully assess yet, including Rere Falls and Doneraille Park.

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Critically acclaimed novelist Alex Hammond is the author of two gripping, fast-paced legal thrillers set in Melbourne. His first novel, Blood Witness, was shortlisted for a Ned Kelly Award for crime writing. Followed by The Unbroken Line , Alex explores the difference between law and justice in his compelling crime thrillers. The Paris Collaborator is his third novel – a captivating historical thriller set in Paris in 1944. Alex will be visiting the Mildura Library on Thursday, May 18 for two sessions.

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A Sunshine Coast man who survived a stroke is urging Queenslanders to learn the F.A.S.T. message for their best chance of recovery. Greg Crawford was only 55 at the time of his stroke. His first warning signs were weakness to his left side and the inability to walk. At hospital, a scan revealed Greg's stroke was caused by atrial fibrillation (AF). "I was determined to put everything I could into my rehab and recovery. My left side was impacted, so I ordered a banana while in hospital each morning and twirled it around in my left hand," Greg said.

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