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After losing similar cases, the decision to tap Kelesis indicates the White House does not expect a ruling in Chattah's favor.—
JESSICA HILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026 -
State law also indicates that a rider can operate a low-speed electric bicycle on any roadway a traditional bike can use, including in bike lanes.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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From the gracious foyer to the expansive living room with horizonless views, every detail signals residential grandeur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The statement on his Truth Social platform signals new transparency on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), meaning unexplained observations in the sky, an issue that has drawn Washington’s attention for years.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yet data from many large banks suggests lower-income consumers are still raising their spending, even if by not as much.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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At its core, though, authenticity suggests experiences that feel genuine rather than manufactured—places where daily life unfolds naturally, traditions aren’t staged for visitors, and commercial gloss hasn’t dulled a destination’s character.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Seth Seifman's $320 price target implies that shares of AeroVironment could rally 31% from here.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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The invitation implies a more low-key showcase than the typical launches held at the company’s campus in Cupertino, California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ramadan signifies the month Muslims believe the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, according to Brandeis University.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The application of the term arguably signifies less about a child than a system.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Points (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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