Despite being one of the top defenses all season, the last month has been discouraging.
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Austin Mock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
This design helps prevent condensation buildup and discourages rodents and pests, while still reducing the risk of damage from falling debris during winter storms.
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Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
The reminder didn’t dissuade at least five park visitors from participating in a 2023 brawl that was captured on video, showing a woman and man throwing punches at each other and wrestling before others joined in.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
By providing the Kichwa additional education and alternative sources of income, they’re dissuaded from hunting the more incredible animals in the rainforest.
There has been a lot of speculation and some preliminary research about whether frequent use of generative AI products such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini might inhibit critical thinking.
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Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
While stars and filmmakers this season tried to cope candidly with questioners, their impact was nonetheless inhibited by the rigors of Oscar rules.
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