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However, social learning strategies have been little studied in the wild compared to labs, according to the researchers.
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The vote was based on the Phase 3 results for the clinical trial SERENA-6 presented in 2025, which showed a 56% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death, compared to standard of care.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 1 May 2026
That was 21st in the league a season ago — which, compared to being dead last in 2024, is a massive improvement.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Average tenant sales per square foot was $482 for the 12 months ended March 31 compared to $455 a year earlier, reflecting the company’s execution of its strategy to re-merchandise, replace less productive tenants, and evolve its portfolio.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The vote was based on the Phase 3 results for the clinical trial SERENA-6 presented in 2025, which showed a 56% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death, compared to standard of care.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 1 May 2026
That was 21st in the league a season ago — which, compared to being dead last in 2024, is a massive improvement.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Average tenant sales per square foot was $482 for the 12 months ended March 31 compared to $455 a year earlier, reflecting the company’s execution of its strategy to re-merchandise, replace less productive tenants, and evolve its portfolio.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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The Russian military appears to be losing some ground in Ukraine, contrary to claims by Moscow’s top brass; Ukrainian strikes are delivering damaging blows to vital Russian oil and gas infrastructure; and drone strikes by Kyiv have disrupted life in the Russian capital before.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The hierarchy, contrary to outside suggestion, is remaining largely similar to the start, save for those who have moved on, such as former general manager Randy Pfund, former lead draft scout Chet Kammerer, who still retains an emeritus title with the organization, and former coach Stan Van Gundy.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The assumption was that this would continue — or that this was the way that the industry worked — as opposed to a trend for the moment.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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With daily-speaker numbers declining census after census, linguist Conchúr Ó Giollagáin warned in 2015 that Irish as a living language — as opposed to a school subject, Duolingo hobby, or urban identity badge — could be gone in about 10 years.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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