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Climate fund dry powder stood at $90 billion in this year’s first quarter, down from a $112 billion peak in the same period last year, according to a new Sightline Climate report.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Whispers in the hallway indicated no more seats would be added ahead of the meeting to accommodate those who stood outside.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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One of four boosters suffered what looked like a burn through of one of its nozzles about 30 seconds into launch, similar to what a Vulcan launch suffered in 2024 on its second ever flight.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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In at least two cases Taylor has seen, the relationship between the child and parent suffered lasting damage.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Cambodian lawmakers unanimously adopted a new law in March targeting online scam operations with up to life in prison, following a government pledge to shut down the centers by the end of April.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Under legislation adopted in 2023, those documents are publicly filed on the secretary of state’s campaign finance website.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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But this type of behavior can't be tolerated.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Employees who may not have tolerated such cuts in the past are now coping with them, according to a January survey from MyPerfectResume.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But some people familiar with the matter say an applications uptick does not necessarily correspond to a surge in high-caliber recruits that can offset the attrition the bureau has endured.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Bore (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bore%20%28with%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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