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Data from the Public Health and Wellness Lab indicates that at least 19 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025 -
This indicates a person-to-person community spread, which can occur through intimate contact.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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If true, this implies Neanderthals engaged in similar cultural activities to those pursued by some of their contemporary Homo sapiens.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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As of October 27, the CME FedWatch tool derived from 30-Day Fed Funds futures implies a roughly 98% probability that the Fed trims the policy rate by 25 basis points this week.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Early evidence suggests autonomous driving technology may help improve road safety and reduce crashes.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Glassman suggests diversifying risk with Treasurys, corporate bonds and perhaps a credit fund, like a bank loan or high-yield bond fund.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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During the clip, the owner notices a large chunk has been ripped (or bitten) out of the flooring, and there’s only one suspect hovering around nearby.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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The report specifically mentions her involvement with .—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But almost every book in the Bible mentions wine or vines or vineyards.—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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In the future, the company intends to move beyond just one habitat and build a network of underwater stations for continuous ocean research.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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He soon gets roped into doing battle with the Devils of Kimon, a demonic ninja clan that intends to overthrow the country’s leadership.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Hints (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints%20%28at%29. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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