Monterey Bay Aquarium Director Julie Packard to Retire

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  All porn sites must 'robustly' verify UK user ages by July

  Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages.
  
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  Monterey Bay Aquarium Director Julie Packard to Retire

  Julie Packard discusses highlights of her four decades with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which she has led since it opened. She’s now stepping back from the role.
  
  The New York Times - 20h

• Directors’ Deals: CRH director buys the dip

  Group’s share price is up 70 per cent since its switch to a New York listing
  
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• 30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July

  Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.
  
  The New York Times - 6d

• Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand

  Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 8
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  US transfers 11 prisoners out of Guantánamo Bay

  The U.S. on Monday transferred 11 prisoners out of Guantánamo Bay, the latest batch of inmates to leave the infamous facility in Cuba that once held around 780 detainees. The 11 prisoners were ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 6
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  David Wright's No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19

  David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati
  
  ABC News - Jan. 6

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