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Historical misuse of Indigenous data by researchers has caused some tribes to issue moratoria against sharing their genetic data with researchers.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
However, enforcement of these regulations has been challenging due to the gas’s widespread availability and the difficulty in proving intent for misuse.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Details of how detectives connected the thefts and closed in on the three men have not been released.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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California lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are seeking hundreds of millions of state dollars to support the implementation of the state’s new theft and drug treatment law.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Mixon, 38, pled guilty in December to misapplication of fiduciary property, according to court documents.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2025
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The misapplication of good friction can turn it bad and result in one more cumbersome process you’re tempted to work around.—
Josh Browning,
Big Think,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Defalcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defalcation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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