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The market is doing the Fed’s job Kevin Warsh’s argument for an ultimately lower Fed funds rate may rely on the notion that financial conditions are likely to tighten further on the long end of the yield curve—far outweighing any nips to the base rate the central bank can make.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 May 2026 -
And that and other studies have found quite consistent results about the harms outweighing the benefits for chronic disease.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
23 May 2026
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Coulter became a lightning rod for the evening, ultimately overshadowing Lowe at his own roast.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Dory Sign, however, is a reminder of how technology can improve something as simple as a sign without overshadowing the product’s most basic purpose, which in this case is effective and delightful communication.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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The Spurs clinched their spot in the championship round after outlasting Oklahoma City, defeating the defending champs on the Thunder’s home floor in Game 7 on Saturday.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Two weeks later, Barr walked away with the GOP nomination, defeating the other major Republican competitor, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, by a 2-to-1 margin.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2026
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One lawmaker Lackey’s unofficial bill title wasn’t lost upon was Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, D-Jefferson Park, a lawmaker who has spoken publicly about overcoming systemic barriers in his own life as a Black man and has centered his political career largely on criminal justice reform.—
Andrew Graham
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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That’s because the Phillies (29-27) stand as a serious threat in the wild-card races, and overcoming the Dodgers in the West race just isn’t realistic.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Promotional products consistently rank among the lowest cost-per-impression of any medium, outperforming online advertising, radio and even print.—
Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Chris Jung | Nurphoto | Getty Images North Asian markets are outperforming those in the south of the continent, thanks to tougher insulation from energy shocks, stronger fiscal ability and AI developments, according to a senior Goldman Sachs strategist.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Hochul also secured several notable reforms impacting the maddeningly high auto insurance rates in New York, besting one of the most potent lobbies in the Capitol, the trial lawyers.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Coral came out of the Women’s Open Division on top, besting three-time national team members Christina Gasparich and Calla Allison.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2026
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From there, top seed Hien Truong took over, trouncing Nguyen in the semis and Hatakeyama in the finals to claim his 5th medal and 2nd PPA international gold since September.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Expectations for fourth-quarter profit range from 65 cents to 79 cents per share, trouncing Wall Street's call for 55 cents a share, per LSEG.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Adaptive cruise assist, lane guidance, traffic sign recognition, top-view camera system, and exit warning all function as quiet co-pilots rather than overbearing supervisors.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Following the shooting, cryptic posts were unearthed from Ortiz's social media channels and provided an eye-opening look at overbearing celebrity fans.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Trumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trumping. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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