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Chubb said the majority of investors will keep turning back to what has been the driver of the bull run since late 2022.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026 -
Trains are turning back at Pearl/Arts District, Deep Ellum, Victory and EBJ Union stations.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As multiple world powers invest heavily in Ukrainian expertise and joint production with the Ukrainian government and private companies, only the Pentagon is holding back.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As each mourner spoke, some holding back tears and others sobbing, Metayer’s family watched in loving silence.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Today's industrial stocks include a company that makes braking systems for trains out of Wilmerding, Pennsylvania as well as a trucking manufacturer in Bellevue, Washington.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Reigniting its engines for two braking burns, the booster settled onto the ship for a smoky but on-target touchdown less than 10 minutes after liftoff.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Oscar-winning actress is checking into Season 4 of the acclaimed HBO show following the sudden departure of actress Helena Bonham Carter last week.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Take your time, systematically checking every nook and cranny.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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This behavior may include stamping its feet, raising its tail, or hissing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new leaders of Iran have swiftly moved away from the late Khamenei’s blueprint for protecting the nation, stamping their own, more extreme approach on Iran’s third Islamic Republic.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Clamping down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamping%20down. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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