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Handling of European alliances: B One of the biggest changes brought about by Trump has been his new approach to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the U.S.’s European allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
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What’s more, a few molds produce mycotoxins (toxic substances that can bring about a range of health issues), including certain strains of Aspergillus and Penicillium.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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As for tornado fatalities, this year, many of the twisters that caused deaths occurred in Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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O’Brien ranks 22nd in NCAA history in career caused turnovers with 160, which shatters Lacey Leigh Hentz’s previous school record of 146.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2025
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The border is technically man-made: It was drawn on a map by the governments of America and Britain, which controlled Canada until 1867.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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This article draws on those insights to explore how PS leaders can break free from this pattern and embrace a smarter, more agile and efficient way forward—especially as assumptions about the limits of automation and AI in high-touch work begin to fade.—
Srikrishnan Ganesan,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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For the annual event, her millinery goes through about 700 yards of silk and, like White’s design, can create hats with 50 or more petal pieces that are hand sewn together.—
Morgan Evans,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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At the time, the sample didn't generate any hits in the national system of missing persons.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Rhodes' potential involvement, even in a non-wrestling capacity, would undoubtedly generate significant buzz and could kickstart his next major storyline.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The new pope from Chicago brings some optimism that the city has an ally in a high place.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The latest cases in the county, which both involved people who had not recently traveled outside the state, brought the total number of measles cases in Arkansas to six, including four in Faulkner County.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
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The maker produced glassware throughout the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, offering everything from highballs to serving pieces.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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The Lome, Togo native produced 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game over his lone season as a starter for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The species is considered vulnerable, and rare, because there is a small population that is geographically separated from one another, brought on by hunting and habitat destruction, according to the IUCN.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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This romance was easygoing from the beginning, and while an explosive fight brought on by an old love triangle threatened to blow it up, nothing can overcome a love this pure.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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“Contribute (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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