The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.
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María Verza,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
The Jalisco cartel has built a reputation for spectacular acts of violence, including downing a military helicopter and attempting to assassinate Mexico City’s police chief, so social media posts proclaiming extraordinary cartel brutality are difficult to doubt.
In 2003, as the United States invaded Iraq over false claims that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, Khamenei issued a religious edict — a fatwa — declaring nuclear weapons to be forbidden under Islam.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
While many bulk carriers have strong links with China in terms of ownership, operation and cargo, the actual effectiveness of declaring themselves as China-linked in avoiding attacks is unclear, said Rico Luman, a senior economist at the Dutch bank ING who focuses on transport and logistics.
Atkins is eager to keep Norfleet healthy for the entire season, stating that a primary goal is to establish longevity.
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Dylan Heinrich,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
In Birge’s sketch, the protagonist receives advice from an experienced cowboy at a bar — a more effective way of delivering the story’s moral than stating it directly.
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