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Appearing on the latest episode of Armchair Expert with Dax Shepherd, released Monday, July 21, the 48-year-old star revealed that his desire for normalcy in a family of entertainers led to his early retirement from the entertainment industry.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 July 2025 -
The administration is proceeding with offers of early retirement, buyouts, and deferred resignation to federal civil servants.—
Chad Kirchner,
ArsTechnica,
21 July 2025
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The plane crashed about two minutes after its departure and the crash was avoidable, the board said in its report.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Despite this, her friend booked a flight with a 9:20 pm departure and an 11:50 pm arrival.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Southeast Asian countries fear not just the serious loss of access to U.S. investment and the American market but also the United States’ abdication of its economic leadership—the ceding of its historical role in shaping the economic architecture of the region to others.—
Yuen Foong Khong,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Considering who those people may be in your life is actually quite helpful long term, so consider this a cleansing moment rather than an abdication of your responsibilities.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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After the resignation of the current Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, Ukrainian lawmakers have 30 days to vote on the next Prime Minister.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This religious ceremony confirms his resignation from the throne to the gods and triggers the succession process.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and other plant pests nibble holes into leaves, burrow into root crops, and harm your vegetables and fruits in other ways.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Trump announced in March his administration would eliminate half of the department’s 4,000 positions and placed the workers on administrative leave. $7 million.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Coincidentally, it was briefly rumored that Kotb intended to replace Clarkson on her talk show after her Today exit.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Six bombs or missiles reportedly targeted entry and exit points to block attempts to evacuate the building and disrupt air flow inside.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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