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But a December revolution ended the Assad family’s rule, and the former Islamist militant who leads the new government has sought new investment and trade links, which Gulf states in particular have been quick to offer.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025 -
His lawyers argued the prosecution failed to prove the charges against Combs, and the defense sought an acquittal after the prosecution rested.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Those interested in buying the new doll can find out where to buy it on Mattel's website.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Our team of shopping experts tested nearly 170 coffee makers to find out which ones made the best morning brews, plus another batch of espresso machines for stronger concoctions.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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The Minnesota Lynx are leading the pack and are hunting for their first title since 2017.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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All the while, a menacing gangster named Vince (Cranston) looms in the background, hunting Marius down for a debt that could cost him his life.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The black paint on accompanying bicycle pumps also exceeded federal lead limits for paint.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Weber’s music accompanies a story about love, hunting and a deal with the devil gone awry.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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Crowds began running down the road toward the site, as cars and motorcycles raced each other.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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The path could also run down the west side of Howell Street, Smith said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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Still, owner Jonathan Yoder dug up a photo and showed Latza.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2025
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The United States will also need to do the hard, often politically challenging work of digging up raw materials, building infrastructure, and deploying technology inside its own borders.—
Damien Ma,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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There are still multiple avenues to improving the team, but the James situation could have them on hold. Expect to continue hearing the Lakers in the NBA rumor mill.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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But customers still want to feel heard and understood.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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In a study, 13 of 22 shipments detected Microsporidia and the ladybug parasitoid, Dinocampus coccineliae, was found in beetles from all shipments.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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The waves reflect off the body to detect weapons hidden underneath clothing, but can also catch water or sweat, according to ProPublica.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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“Search (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/search%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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