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And critics say the governor is asking one generation to solve a problem created by the poor savings habits of three, dating back to 1939.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Several old-school Greek restaurants continue feeding generations of Charlotteans, with some dating back to the 1940s and 1950s.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Tylney Hall has a fascinating provenance dating back hundreds of years, first as a home, then a First World War hospital, a school and the HQ of a shipping line.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
The Long March rocket family dates back to 1970, when China launched its first satellite into orbit using the Long March 1 vehicle derived from Chinese ballistic missiles.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Several old-school Greek restaurants continue feeding generations of Charlotteans, with some dating back to the 1940s and 1950s.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Tylney Hall has a fascinating provenance dating back hundreds of years, first as a home, then a First World War hospital, a school and the HQ of a shipping line.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
The Long March rocket family dates back to 1970, when China launched its first satellite into orbit using the Long March 1 vehicle derived from Chinese ballistic missiles.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
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You’ll be served an aperitif, a charcuterie platter, local Swiss wine, coffee, and water, while a dedicated concierge—who will accompany you throughout the journey—shares historical insights for a more immersive experience.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Authorities also removed another 2-year-old child from the couple’s custody and scoured a field in Moreno Valley, accompanied by Jake Haro in a jail jumpsuit.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Goldman later cited a Manhattan federal district judge's late May ruling preventing ICE from arresting people attending immigration court during routine, mandatory check-ins.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The bad blood dates back to February 2017 when Oakley attended a Knicks home game and sat a few rows behind Dolan's courtside seat.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Japan’s prime minister courted Pacific island nations at a summit in Tokyo aimed at keeping them out of Beijing’s orbit, underscoring an intensifying rivalry between the Asian powers.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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This came after Macron personally courted the founder and CEO Masayoshi Son.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Artificial intelligence headliners are romancing universal basic income (UBI).—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There is perhaps no better way to romance the most quotidian of self-care tasks—bathing—than by performing the daily ritual inside of a sculpture.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Date.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/date. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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