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With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025 -
San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.—
Mahdi E Diab,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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But Ismaili said the deficit mitigation exercises over the past few years have made this increasingly difficult.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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But Randi Spivak, public lands policy director at the Center for Biological Diversity, said the roadless rule already included flexibility that allowed for wildfire mitigation in those areas, like the removal of small-diameter trees, as long as new roads weren’t built.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2025
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Recent studies highlight gaming as a powerful tool for stress relief, anxiety management and fostering social connections, particularly for younger generations who thrive in online environments.—
George Toh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Higher temperatures are expected on Wednesday, before rain brings relief to some areas, according to The Associated Press.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Only nine Democrats supported the measure, which some described as appeasement of the new Trump administration.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Achievement of the balance between adherence to legal rules and appeasement of authority can be precarious.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Assuagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuagement. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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