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When Danh was initially hospitalized overseas on April 9, doctors diagnosed her with acute liver failure, among other serious health issues.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026 -
The motorcycle operator, Santiago, was found suffering from serious injuries and was rushed to an area hospital where he was initially listed in critical condition, Boisvert said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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Trump has continued to praise the bilateral relationship since returning to the White House, even after his Beijing visit, originally scheduled for March, was postponed due to the early stages of the Iran war.—
Will Weissert,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Mello writes for Berkeleyside, which originally published this story.—
Felicia Mello,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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While Hypersail will be primarily powered by the wind in its 131ft high sail plan, the boat will be configured to capture all kinds of renewable energy on its way across the oceans, says Ribigini.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Throughout the album, the beats are felt primarily in the ribcage and the gut.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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“Incipiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incipiently. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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