The contribution of high value-added industries such as new energy and biotechnology to China's total economic inputs shrank in March, due to a decline in capital inputs, a Caixin index showed Sunday. The Caixin BBD New Economy Index (NEI) came in at 28.3 last month, indicating that monitored new economy industries accounted for 28.3% of China's overall economic input activities. The gauge dipped 1.2 points from 29.5 in February, to match January's reading.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-04-03/caixin-china-new-economy-index-shrinks-on-decline-in-capital-investment-102015402.html

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Raub Brock Capital Management LP acquired a new position in shares of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF ( NASDAQ:IEI – Get Rating ) in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund acquired 165,705 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $19,038,000. iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF makes up 3.9% of Raub Brock Capital Management LP's investment portfolio, making the stock its 14th largest position. Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/06/raub-brock-capital-management-lp-makes-new-19-04-million-investment-in-ishares-3-7-year-treasury-bond-etf-nasdaqiei.html

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Van Strum & Towne Inc. lowered its position in shares of Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF ( NYSEARCA:VTI – Free Report ) by 0.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 25,116 shares of the company's stock after selling 91 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF makes up about 2.2% of Van Strum & Towne Inc.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest position. Van Strum & Towne Inc.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/21/van-strum-towne-inc-sells-91-shares-of-vanguard-total-stock-market-etf-nysearcavti.html

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Inmates watch a ceremony after improvements were made to their building, such as electric wiring and painting, at the San Pedro jail for men in La Paz, Bolivia, Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The prison was built to hold up to 300 inmates, however, currently there are more than 3,000, according to the authority of the Department of Penitentiary Regime. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005900788?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/2023-10-02-story-h-218837461-OCBC_s_Menon_Sees_US_Recession_in_First_Half_of_2024

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APPEAL In this Oct. 4, 2022, photo, activists and peace advocates stage an indignation rally in Quezon City to condemn the murder of broadcaster Percival 'Percy Lapid' Mabasa. His relatives and their supporters have continued to cry out for justice as they mark Mabasa's first death anniversary on Tuesday. —GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE A year after the murder of radio commentator Percival 'Percy Lapid' Mabasa, justice remains elusive for his grieving family as the alleged masterminds remain at large. The past year has been a test especially for his brother and fellow journalist Roy Mabasa, the only one in the family left to deal with the trial after Percival Mabasa's family had left the country to escape the trauma of his murder.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1840594/kin-say-justice-still-elusive-a-year-after-mabasa-slay

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A lock is seen on a beauty salon door after Taliban announced bans beauty salons in Afghanistan, is seen in the city of Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The Taliban announced Tuesday that all beauty salons in Afghanistan must now close as a one-month deadline ended, despite rare public opposition to the edict. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Khan) ISLAMABAD — The Taliban announced Tuesday that all beauty salons in Afghanistan must now close as a one-month deadline ended, despite rare public opposition to the edict.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1807458/taliban-bans-beauty-salons-in-afghanistan-despite-un-concern-and-rare-public-protest

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Pura Luka Vega's motion for bail was granted on Friday, Oct. 6, but the drag artist will have to remain in police custody as the court was already closed for the processing of their release. Drag queen Naia gave an update regarding Pura Luka's detention via the former's X page, also on Friday. Naia was among those who have been visiting Pura Luka at Manila Police Station 3 in Sta. Cruz. 'Pura Luka Vega will stay in police custody. The motion for bail was granted later this afternoon after a clarificatory hearing but unfortunately, the court is already closed for the submission of requirements for release,' Naia stated.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/532077/pura-luka-vega-still-in-police-custody-receives-over-p500000-donations

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Juami Tiongson fired 37 points as Terrafirma caught fire in the second half to take a 110-96 victory over NLEX in the PBA On Tour on Friday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Tiongson hit seven triples, including four after halftime which saw the Dyip wrest control of the seesaw affair to record their second win in five matches in the exhibition series. The performance continued the exhilarating showing being put up by Tiongson despite the On Tour being non-bearing affairs and used as buildup for the season-opener in October.

https://sports.inquirer.net/514692/pba-on-tour-juami-tiongson-drops-37-as-terrafirma-thumps-nlex

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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/2023-09-30-story-h-218872213-Jim_Cramer_takes_a_look_at_the_week_ahead_including_earnings_and_a_loom

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Today, Administrator Samantha Power spoke with Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation and former USAID Administrator. They discussed progress on the Democracy Delivers initiative that Administrator Power and Secretary of State Antony Blinken launched at the 2022 United Nations (UN) General Assembly, and explored further opportunities to partner to advance development gains and public integrity in countries experiencing democratic openings - including at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September 2023.

https://www.miragenews.com/usaid-administrator-meets-rockefeller-1044208/

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Somerset Group LLC lowered its position in iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF ( NYSEARCA:IJK – Get Rating ) by 7.8% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 15,817 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,339 shares during the period. iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF comprises 1.0% of Somerset Group LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 29th largest holding. Somerset Group LLC's holdings in iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF were worth $1,080,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/23/somerset-group-llc-has-1-08-million-stake-in-ishares-sp-mid-cap-400-growth-etf-nysearcaijk.html

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A pilot project between the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Engineering and the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation ( HDOT ) will launch the State of Hawaiʻi 's first autonomous electric 'Min-E Bus' on the Mānoa campus starting June 2023. This HDOT test project is the first under Hawaiʻi 's Autonomous Vehicle Testing law passed in 2020 and will help the state meet its goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2045 as HDOT transitions to electric vehicles. UH Mānoa's College of Engineering is a partner in the project, responsible for collecting and analyzing data for HDOT as it begins to add autonomous and electric vehicles to its fleet.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/06/15/autonomous-electric-bus-uh-manoa/

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The remains of a World War II Second Lieutenant are finally back home in north Texas. This journey has taken decades for the Dallas born pilot who died in Europe just days before his 21st birthday in 1943. On Friday, his family was present when his remains arrived at DFW airport. FOX's Dionne Anglin has more on his journey home.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/remains-of-wwii-pilot-returned-home-to-dallas/video/7d1ee3ec4ffec3ef172e28f2b006b4bf

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Silicon Hills Wealth Management LLC trimmed its stake in shares of Schwab US Large-Cap ETF ( NYSEARCA:SCHX – Get Rating ) by 5.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 5,523 shares of the company's stock after selling 316 shares during the quarter. Silicon Hills Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Schwab US Large-Cap ETF were worth $249,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/08/silicon-hills-wealth-management-llc-sells-316-shares-of-schwab-us-large-cap-etf-nysearcaschx.html

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First published SEP 28, 2023 Updated 14 minutes ago Justice A public plea from a Pike River mother Sonya Rockhouse for someone, somewhere to do something about the ongoing injustice of people dying at their work Comment: My boy Ben was killed nearly 13 years ago. His Facebook account still sends me 'on this day' reminders of his life. I've taken to reposting them - it's another way of reminding the world of what Pike River took from me. From the world. After the Pike River mine exploded – after it avoidably and unnecessarily exploded – killing 29 men, Anna Osborne and I fought.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/a-mother-writes-our-politicians-shame

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INQUIRER FILE PHOTO LUCENA CITY — A drug-user mother on Tuesday strangled to death her 2-year-old son in Bacoor City, Cavite, police said on Wednesday, July 19. Sonny Gregorio accused his live-in partner, Rhina Maninang, 25, of killing their son, Sam, by strangulation inside their bedroom in Barangay Talaba 1 at around 7 a.m., the Region 4A police reported. The incident was witnessed by the victim's brother, according to the report. Maninang was arrested and detained at the city jail to face parricide charges.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1803904/woman-drug-user-in-cavite-kills-2-year-old-son

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Trust Wallet Token ( TWT ) traded 3% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 14:00 PM E.T. on May 21st. Trust Wallet Token has a market cap of $443.02 million and approximately $6.64 million worth of Trust Wallet Token was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last week, Trust Wallet Token has traded down 4.2% against the U.S. dollar. One Trust Wallet Token token can currently be purchased for approximately $1.06 or 0.00003958 BTC on exchanges. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: Binamars (BMARS) traded down 4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/21/trust-wallet-token-achieves-self-reported-market-cap-of-443-02-million-twt.html

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Annual weigh-in at London ZooA stick insect is measured at London Zoo in London, Britain, 24 August 2023. Animals at the London Zoo are measured and weighed annually to check on their health and wellbeing. EPA/NEIL HALL

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009495984?sid=104

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India Business News: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Amazon and Future group to request the NCLAT to decide a plea challenging the revocation of sanction ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sc-asks-amazon-future-group-to-urge-nclat-to-decide-plea-of-us-e-commerce-major/articleshow/89769951.cms

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