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But first, the imager will scout the asteroid’s immediate neighborhood to check for any moonlets that could pose hazards to the spacecraft or offer clues to the space rock’s murky past.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026 -
For these storms, the Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of Kansas and Missouri, including the Kansas City metro, under a slight (Level 2 of 5) risk of severe weather, with large hail and damaging wind gusts the primary hazards.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Despite recommending a strong-mayor government, the working group succinctly identifies its dangers.—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Tier One operators reveal serious dangers of hostage rescue missions.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Another issue involves the fictional movie being shot, which is called Desert and seems to be about the perils of Spanish colonialism, yet remains disconnected to all the shenanigans going on behind the scenes.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Others, however, see a more positive road ahead for the rapid deployment of renewables not only in Cuba, but also elsewhere, as the costs of clean tech continue to fall and geopolitical turbulence lays bare the perils of relying on fossil fuel imports.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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That maximum was put in place to help borrowers avoid extreme financial hardships caused by the wage garnishment process.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Lower-income families and communities of color are disproportionately facing hardships and more likely to be facing imminent financial insecurity, including falling behind on bills or cutting back on food.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Reefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reefs. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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