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Cambodian lawmakers unanimously adopted a new law in March targeting online scam operations with up to life in prison, following a government pledge to shut down the centers by the end of April.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Under legislation adopted in 2023, those documents are publicly filed on the secretary of state’s campaign finance website.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The adventure operator is known for its strong research and education focus, aided by a team of naturalists, cultural experts, and environmental scientists who lead sessions for passengers on board and ashore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But despite the severity of the disruption, gulf tourism markets have rebounded quickly after recent shocks — whether financial crisis, pandemic, or regional tensions — often aided by aggressive pricing, marketing campaigns, and infrastructure readiness.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The latter led to a fast-break layup by Tatum — one of nine baskets the Celtics star made or assisted on during a sensational first quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Argentine midfielder scored one of Minnesota United’s two goals, and assisted on the other in a 2-0 win over Portland Timbers on Saturday at Allianz Field.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Economics did most of the damage, abetted by environmental concerns.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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These actions were typically abetted by legal opinions issued by the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel; each opinion built on its predecessor to justify increasingly elastic interpretations of Presidential power.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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The defense and offense working as a team helped.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The financial cleanup that Zaslav’s team imposed helped make the studio attractive to high-caliber bidders like Netflix, Paramount Skydance and Comcast.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Akin endorsed the new bankruptcy plan despite the tighter eligibility criteria and lower survivors’ benefits.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Obama endorsed him for Congress in 2018.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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If this was forwarded to you, sign up.—
Stephanie Hughes,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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Police said the incident has been forwarded to the Marin County District Attorney's Office for review.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The houses of worship bill, which Speaker Julie Menin strongly advocated for, passed with a veto-proof majority, so pursuing a veto would likely be futile.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank, has advocated for something similar, recently proposing a plan that would allow the government to nimbly navigate its stressed budget the next time the economy enters a downturn.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Seconded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconded. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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