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Each molecule can contain more than two hundred carbon atoms, twisted into a dizzying array of rings and folds.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026 -
And another law that took effect in 2015 folds tribal consultation into the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Social capital is the strength of relationships within a network and the value those relationships create.—
Monica L. Wang,
STAT,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, CesiumAstro landed a contract with NASA to develop advanced radio to support ground testing of navigation networks.—
Brandon Lingle,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The area includes a nearly 4,000-gallon rehabilitation pool and an audio-visual display where visitors can learn more about the organization's rescue efforts.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Wesley Miller, who started 23 games at South Alabama over the past two years, provides depth at safety along with DeAndre Boykins, who is in his sixth season of college.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Current also added several college players and traded for veteran attacker Penelope Hocking.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Any group of employees that forms an internal clique with secret membership, intimidation, special treatment, or retaliation is incompatible with public service and will be eliminated from this department.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Republican donors get their roles, splitting their loot with the more pliable components of the Castro clique.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a set of bills in hopes of protecting domestic violence survivors, inspired by a traumatic story of abuse that happened in the Pittsburgh area.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Florida had its leadership base set.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Police last month detained 16 people allegedly linked to the Mazzarella clan on cyber fraud charges.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Most of his clan had inherited the freckled, rabbity Kennedy looks.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the latest California shooting, Patrick Kolsasinksi, an attorney representing Hernandez’s family, has challenged Lyon’s claim that his client was a dangerous gang member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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García said mining areas in Bolívar state remain under the control of organizations such as gangs such as Tren de Aragua and Tren de Guayana and ELN guerrillas, which operate across different mines and control workers, transport routes and processing centers.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Closed shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20shop. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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