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Already the jobs issue in Hollywood has become a contentious part of the race for governor in California, with several candidates pledging to eliminate the $750 million cap put in place by Newsom, which already was more than double what the state was previously capped at.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026 -
In their quest to regain control of Congress, Democratic candidates are outpacing Republicans in midterm fundraising for key House and Senate races.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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The portal closes for new entrants on April 21, but players can commit to schools after that date.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Immigrants who will remain eligible for SNAP are certain green-card holders, Cuban and Haitian entrants and those residing under the Compact of Free Association, among other categories of lawfully permanent residents.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The conversations typically flow smoothly, with Ibukun-Okeyode giving insight to recruits about TCU’s scheme and life in Fort Worth.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lyons also faced questions about the training new ICE recruits have received and the conditions under which deportees are detained.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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The unit also added transfer Jailen Duffie and freshmen Elijah Keys and Amarion Queen.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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But that does not mean other freshmen won’t see the field.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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On a training camp roster that features 11 newcomers to the Sun, Leger-Walker and Kneepkens came in with an instant chemistry and understanding of each other’s games that is helping their integration with the rest of the team.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.—
Stephen D. Turner,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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The beginners class is for novices 18 and older who want instruction and practice combined with play, according to the Dundee Township Park District website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For those who love a little friendly competition, catch the World Famous Onion Eating Contest or Vidalia onion recipe competition where the attendees can also put their palate to the test sampling entries to judge for themselves.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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The department did not directly respond to questions the Tribune sent in February about how the city could have let obviously questionable entries slip through in the first place.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Probationers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probationers. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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