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After opening the season with three wins and a solid fourth outing in a Rays victory, Matz had a rough start on April 21 against the Reds, allowing three home runs and lasting only three innings.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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The bill would not ban the cards but would restrict how and when health care providers are able to offer them to patients in hopes of ensuring customers are aware of their terms and not pushed into opening them.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Venus in Gemini aligns with Pluto in Aquarius, helping private thoughts turn into conversations that move things forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Talking about more than academics, Joyce said CLC’s project to build the Advanced Technology Center in Gurnee, teaching skills for well-paying jobs and a major expansion to the Waukegan campus have made a difference in helping to build the workforce.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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One soldier is accused of aiding the enemy in wartime, transmitting information to the enemy, assisting contact with a foreign agent and additional offenses.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The indictment also charges Meade and West each with one count of conspiracy to obstruct and defeat the Internal Revenue Service, five counts of attempts to interfere with administration of internal revenue laws and seven counts of aiding or assisting the filing of false documents, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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One soldier is accused of aiding the enemy in wartime, transmitting information to the enemy, assisting contact with a foreign agent and additional offenses.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Coastguard Kaipara added in a Facebook post that the Royal New Zealand Navy's hydrographic team was assisting, too.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, 28 other individuals and entities tied to Kok’s network were sanctioned for allegedly facilitating fraud.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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These include efforts such as facilitating demand, supporting commitments and exploring policies—providing tools, such as Fashion for Good’s Fiber Club and T2T Recycled Materials Cohorts, to overcome barriers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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How to Safely Assess Affected Items After a power surge, start by unplugging any affected items to reduce the risk of fire and further electrical stress.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Focus on unplugging countertop appliances with heating elements, like your coffee maker and toaster.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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