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In the canonical metaphorical example, a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, and the cascading sequence of atmospheric perturbations leads to a tornado in Texas.—
Dan Garisto,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025 -
By comparing the forward and backward series of operations, the new algorithm can see the effects of this perturbation throughout the molecule and so model the molecule as a whole.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Oct. 2025
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Symptoms include irritability and other mood changes, fatigue and trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, neck pain, and hyperactivity.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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But for some people, the supplement has been linked to various side effects including headaches, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach aches, confusion or disorientation, tremors, low blood pressure, irritability, mild anxiety and depression.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Levinson has cited David Wojnarowicz’s haunted, unflinching writing on the AIDS crisis as an influence, and the lyric sheet is littered with pets and prayers and names of friends, giving their music the feeling of a community being preserved in song.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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So too should the Tissue Cotton Floral Long Sleeve Shirt pique your interest, considering its lightweight nature, crew neckline, and floral motifs here and there.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some of her havoc is calculated, most of it is out of pique that others are living braver, more fulfilling lives.—
Amy Nicholson,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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And the government’s insistence that Iranians must make sacrifices for distant causes breeds resentment rather than unity.—
Kamran Talattof,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Juggling careers and kids takes a toll on families, and housework often is fraught with resentments over who is doing it.—
Tracee M. Herbaugh,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Another teaches free guitar lessons to keep kids out of trouble.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The first signs of trouble came in the opening minutes of the game.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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While Canada will face Guatemala, the team that pulled an upset on the Canadians in the Gold Cup quarterfinals, on January 17, more important pre-World Cup matches loom.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss earned its spot with an upset of its own — over SEC foe Georgia — but the Hurricanes’ defensive front is arguably the best in the nation.—
Keven Lerner,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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The plaintiff seeks damages for privacy invasion, emotional distress, reputational harm and alleged placement on government watch lists.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The initial wave of relief soon lifted, giving way to distress when Franco learned his home was uninhabitable.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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