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Though the world’s largest energy importer has largely withstood the worst of the global supply crunch sparked by the Iran war, the conflict has nonetheless exposed some vulnerabilities, leading Beijing to look at cheap domestic coal as an alternative to replace natural gas imports.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
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Individuals may be more likely to receive refunds from delivery companies like FedEx and UPS, which collected tariffs on imports directly from consumers.—
Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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No one else had to live under the shadow of its consequences.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Others express skepticism over applying developing, arguably flawed and still relatively untested AI technology to criminal justice, with its far-reaching societal consequences.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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The annual award show spotlights celebrities, influencers and icons from across the entertainment and media industries who’ve made an impact on Black culture.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Cleveland Botanical Garden's Glasshouse spotlights plants, insects, birds, and more from the spiny desert of Madagascar and the rainforest of Costa Rica.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Earthquakes with magnitudes under 3 are sometimes felt but rarely cause damage, according to seismologists.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Total lunar eclipses with magnitudes only slightly above 1 tend to appear lighter copper or reddish in tone rather than a very dark crimson, because the moon does not travel deeply through the shadow.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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What happened in the next few moments told the story of his time in south London.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other photos in the carousel showed Kourtney sunbathing in a black bikini, dinner dates, and sweet selfies, along with some special moments between her and little Rocky at Disneyland.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Factors In Kenya’s Sovereign Credit Rating Rise There are usually multiple significances to a credit rating action.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The likelihood of success in a second round of talks increases with the political exigencies and condition of those at the table.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Other neighbors were equally desperate, including Mohammad Izzo, 69, a school caretaker forced by the exigencies of war to become a groundskeeper for a makeshift cemetery at the campus located a short distance from Abdullah’s house.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Wellness The gym, which is a little over 1,200 square feet, is located on the top floor, almost touching the Madrid sky, and includes stationary bikes, treadmills, stair climbers, rowing machines, as well as strength equipment, weights, saunas, and changing rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Just to get my heartbeat (up) and get on the treadmill, do a bit of running and weights.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Front burners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20burners. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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