First published JUN 17, 2023 Updated 23 minutes ago Podcast: The Detail Every weekday,  The Detail  makes sense of the big news stories. This week, we looked at the vexed problem of vaping as our Smokefree 2025 goal gets closer, how West Coast communities are preparing for the looming threat of a big quake on the Alpine Fault, the controversial 'Mr Big' police tactic and its use in New Zealand, the hidden hazards accumulating in scrap metal yards, and the dilemma sports fans face as more codes and competitions enter ethically murky territory.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/podcast-the-detail/the-week-in-detail-vapes-quakes-and-scrap-metal

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Hansteen Holdings plc (LON:HSTN – Get Free Report)'s share price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 116.20 ($1.40) and traded as high as GBX 116.20 ($1.40). Hansteen shares last traded at GBX 116.20 ($1.40), with a volume of 5,099,403 shares traded. […] The post Hansteen (LON:HSTN) Share Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $116.20 first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/10/08/hansteen-lonhstn-share-price-passes-above-200-day-moving-average-of-116-20.html

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ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc. decreased its position in Northrop Grumman Co. ( NYSE:NOC – Get Rating ) by 1.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 75,648 shares of the aerospace company's stock after selling 1,255 shares during the period. Northrop Grumman makes up 2.3% of ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest position. ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc.'s holdings in Northrop Grumman were worth $41,274,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/01/northrop-grumman-co-nysenoc-shares-sold-by-zwj-investment-counsel-inc.html

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KUALA LUMPUR: After losing the battle for the Sepang parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election (GE15) last year, many see the Batu Tiga state constituency contest as a do-or-die mission for Perikatan Nasional Srikandi chief Datuk Seri Rina Harun. She is up against relative newcomers in Pakatan Harapan's (PH) Danial Al Rashid Haron, the son of the late actor Haron Salim Bachik, and lawyer Syaidiyah Izzati Nur Razak of Malaysian United Democratic Alliance. On paper, the experienced Rina should have it easy.

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Ayrshire Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Accenture plc ( NYSE:ACN – Get Rating ) by 0.4% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 16,694 shares of the information technology services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 70 shares during the quarter. Accenture makes up 3.1% of Ayrshire Capital Management LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest position. Ayrshire Capital Management LLC's holdings in Accenture were worth $4,455,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/19/accenture-plc-nyseacn-shares-purchased-by-ayrshire-capital-management-llc.html

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Early voting started Thursday for an election that will decide the fate of the continuation of a half-cent sales tax in Kingfi sher County.Voting was held Thursday and Friday at the MACenter and will move to normal polling places across the county on election day, Tuesday, Aug. 8.Polls will be ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

https://www.kingfisherpress.net/article/news/election-week-road-bridge-tax-extension

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Jakarta – The Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo conveyed  Indonesia commits to host the 2023 Basketball World Cup . This was conveyed in a meeting with the Secretary General of the International Basketball Federation ( FIBA ) Andreas Zagklis and the Indonesian Basketball Association on Friday, which discussed Indonesia's preparations to host the 2023 Basketball World Cup. "We are happy to announce that the Basketball World Cup in Jakarta is going according to plan and there is nothing to worry about," Minister Ariotedjo said on the official website of the Youth and Sports Ministry, as quoted on Saturday.

https://www.viva.co.id/english/1616478-indonesia-commits-to-hosting-2023-fiba-world-cup

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Siemens has partnered with UN Women Germany to launch an initiative aimed at upskilling more than 600 young African girls for tech careers.

https://www.news24.com/news24/Tech-and-Trends/News/siemens-and-un-women-germany-collaborate-on-tech-initiative-to-empower-african-girls-20230601

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Texas Yale Capital Corp. increased its holdings in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. ( NYSE:HD – Get Rating ) by 0.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 105,139 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after purchasing an additional 76 shares during the period. Home Depot makes up 1.9% of Texas Yale Capital Corp.'s portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest position. Texas Yale Capital Corp.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/31/texas-yale-capital-corp-grows-stock-position-in-the-home-depot-inc-nysehd.html

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Aew Capital Management L P raised its holdings in Invitation Homes Inc. ( NYSE:INVH – Get Rating ) by 8.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,560,891 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 202,300 shares during the quarter. Invitation Homes accounts for about 3.0% of Aew Capital Management L P's portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest holding. Aew Capital Management L P owned 0.42% of Invitation Homes worth $75,905,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/26/invitation-homes-inc-nyseinvh-shares-acquired-by-aew-capital-management-l-p.html

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The Sandiganbayan convicted former Albay Rep. Reno Lim and a former official of the now defunct Technology Resource Center (TRC) guilty of graft and malversation for the misuse of P30 million in pork barrel funds in 2007. Aside from Lim, the court's Second Division also found Ma. Rosalinda Lacsamana, a former TRC official, guilty of graft and malversation. In a 41-page decision on May 5, both Lim and Lacsamana were meted 24 to 40 years of imprisonment for four counts of graft. The two were also found guilty of four counts of malversation of public funds.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1765823/ex-lawmaker-trc-official-meted-40-years-for-graft

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"The Bahamas needs long-term financial planning to address its climate vulnerability and economic dependence on tourism," said Attiya Waris, the UN Independent Expert on foreign debt, international financial obligations and human rights, in a  statement  at the end of a 10-day visit to the country. Financial aid challenges Ms. Waris noted that The Bahamas' status as a high-income country hinders its ability to secure loans from international financial institutions and access development aid. "The reality is that they should be supported by the international community, including international financial institutions and development banks," she said.

https://www.miragenews.com/un-expert-calls-for-global-aid-to-bahamas-amid-1076651/

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MANILA, Philippines — Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) relieved last Aug. 5 two of his officials who are under investigation for alleged illegal activities, according to a bureau statement issued on Monday. Relieved were Chief Supt. Geraldo Aro as chief of the directorate for administration and as superintendent of the Davao Prison and Penal Farm and Senior Insp. Angelina Bautista as the head executive assistant and as the acting chief of the Office of the Deputy Director General for Operations.

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INQUIRER FILE PHOTO The government is considering the importation of red onions if the need to build a buffer stock arises, the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) said on Friday. In a Zoom interview, BPI Assistant Division Chief of National Plant Quarantine Services Division Henrick Exconde said there was no definite plan yet to import red onions because the Philippines is assured of ample supply until mid-December. 'Actually, we are monitoring the situation on the ground and once we gather all the information, we will conduct stakeholders' consultation to verify the information on the available stocks,' he said.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1815474/govt-eyes-importation-of-red-onions

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Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management Inc. lowered its holdings in DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. ( NASDAQ:XRAY – Get Rating ) by 1.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 23,460 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock after selling 296 shares during the quarter. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management Inc.'s holdings in DENTSPLY SIRONA were worth $747,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/10/folger-nolan-fleming-douglas-capital-management-inc-has-747000-stake-in-dentsply-sirona-inc-nasdaqxray.html

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Westpac is the next to change consumer interest rates following the May RBNZ OCR rise. ASB made some changes yesterday. They moved rates up almost immediately the OCR decision was announced, adding +25 bps and taking their floating rate to 8.64%. (And even before the OCR was announced, ANZ added +25 bps to their business overdraft and business indicator base rates.) Now Westpac has announced a +25 bps rise to its floating rate, also taking it to 8.64%. It raised its one year fixed rate by +20 bps to 6.

https://www.interest.co.nz/personal-finance/121443/red-bank-raises-rates-both-borrowers-and-savers-following-asb-passing-rbnz

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The Canadian Elite Basketball League will have a new champion on Sunday night. The Scarborough Shooting Stars and the Calgary Surge will square off at Langley E...

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Dacxi ( DACXI ) traded down 1.2% against the dollar during the one day period ending at 15:00 PM E.T. on April 24th. Dacxi has a market cap of $555,905.46 and $36,920.41 worth of Dacxi was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last seven days, Dacxi has traded down 10.5% against the dollar. One Dacxi token can currently be bought for $0.0021 or 0.00000007 BTC on popular exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

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An official checks radiation levels of fish to be sold at a fish market in Daegu on Monday. South Korea launched a special inspection into the marking of the country of origin for imported seafood products to dispel public safety concerns following Japan's release of contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant the Oceans Ministry said. (Yonhap) The South Korean government and politicians are scrambling to assure the public of the safety of seafood consumption amid growing concerns that Japan's 30-year plan to release radioactive water in northeastern Japan could be detrimental to the quality of seafood sourced from waters off the Korean Peninsula.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000249468?sid=104

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