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Ryan Blaney, who clinched the NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2023 and finished second in 2024, has come under the scrutiny of industry insiders, including Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. In 2025 so far, the Team Penske driver has suffered four race retirements.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025 -
Like an aging slugger stepping up to the plate again after their retirement, the 78-year-old John was given a returning hero’s welcome by the 27,000-strong audience.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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In terms of potential additions to the leadership group following Alexander-Arnold’s departure, Alexis Mac Allister would be a popular choice.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Travelers are advised to consult a healthcare provider before departure and to remain informed through official channels.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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History will undoubtedly judge this as a shameful abdication of the military's own values of honor, courage, and commitment to all who serve faithfully.—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Its failure to do so is an abdication of its responsibility to its player-members.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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One method for shrinking the staff will be to offer a voluntary deferred resignation program to employees of the Federal Reserve Board who would be fully eligible to retire at the end of 2027.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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One of the nonprofits that received millions from the Hope Florida Foundation last year took in and spent the money without the knowledge of its board of directors, the group’s chairman wrote Wednesday in a resignation letter.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The officer was placed on administrative leave and an investigation is underway, authorities said.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
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Mercer's survey of 630 U.S. organizations found 62% now offer bereavement leave for pregnancy loss, and 58% offer bereavement leave for miscarriage.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Kim Woong-heon, an official in GM Korea’s labor union, said that the union is approaching current rumors of the company’s potential exit with a dose of caution, but added that broader concerns about the company’s long-term commitment remain.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Gundogan replaced David Silva’s metronomic influence, Ruben Dias brought back Vincent Kompany’s leadership and, of course, the pain of Sergio Aguero’s exit has been numbed somewhat.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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