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IndyCar removed a Freedom 250 Grand Prix T-shirt from the shopping section of its official website Wednesday in the wake of criticism that the product’s messaging was tone deaf and open to a racist interpretation.—
Curt Anderson,
New York Times,
7 May 2026 -
Prior to this conversation, Carmy secretly removed his name from the restaurant's partnership agreement.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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In 2023, President Joe Biden eliminated an in-person prescription requirement for mifepristone, permitting distribution of the drug via telehealth and the mail.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The United States, with Smith and Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky, won the gold medal last year, with Canada eliminated in the quarterfinals.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Took (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20%28away%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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