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Several cultural events, including a book fair, have been postponed in Cuba this month as the island grapples with the most severe fuel shortages and power blackouts in years.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026 -
However, power outages and staff shortages also might be at play.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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No vitamin D deficiency around here.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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High-impact sports can also destroy red blood cells, leading to iron deficiency anemia, while some athletes might also lose blood through their gastrointestinal tract, Hew-Butler says.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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The university disputed his statement, saying the deficit is substantially lower and stems from broader institutional and external factors.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Liam Gagne recorded 24 saves and Billerica rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Milton 3-2 in the first round of the Irish American Shootout.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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While today’s media environment is one of unlimited choice, the environment back then was defined by scarcity.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Pham argued that visitor caps introduced after the pandemic can create scarcity that draws scammers.—
Thomas Adamson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The other would have removed the requirement that districts obtain the Legislature’s approval before opting into the program that lets all kids in high-poverty schools eat for free.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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But John Rogers, a professor of education at UCLA who has studied the link between money and learning, suggested a bigger issue in the new war on poverty is about self-image and expectation.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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The shooting stars competition returned to All-Star Weekend after a 10-year absence, with Team Knicks defeating Team Cameron 47-38.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Armchair analysis fills the space that is created by the absence of available facts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Chatham County Police Department is investigating the crash and has charged Vasquez Lopez with reckless driving, driving without a valid license, failure to obey a traffic control device, and first-degree homicide by vehicle, the agency shared online.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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As such, a cybersecurity failure in the F-35 program would be a serious breach that could jeopardize the integrity of planned and upcoming missions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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One potential showstopper after another fell flat, every song undersold and suffering from a paucity of punch.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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Given the paucity of high-level bats left on the market behind Tucker, the Mets may shift their priorities and emphasize upgrades to their pitching staff while seeking modest additions to the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Scantness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scantness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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