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Edward Burke — then seized control of City Council and approved a new lineup of committee chairs and leaders.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026 -
The California Coastal Commission this month approved the land use amendment that would allow housing to be built on the southern parcel of the property — along with other areas within the city —to help add nearly 4,845 units to Newport Beach’s housing inventory.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Hassett has previously endorsed the Retirement Savings for Americans Act, a piece of bicameral legislation reintroduced to Congress this week.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Ochoa is endorsed by outgoing trustee Sandoval.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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This version of the food wheel included the same five food groups as The Hassle-Free Guide to a Better Diet and recommended a diet that prioritized breads, grains, cereals, and vegetables.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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To help drivers save money, Jenkins recommended shopping around at different gas stations for the best price, using reward programs, and driving conservatively.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hunt commended the crews involved for their teamwork.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Walker commended Polis for his emphasis on mitigation and for preventing claims or reducing their severity.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Policy favored the monsters who plot in the background, more Kissinger than Kennedy.—
Eli Durst,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Title odds show New York Liberty at +220 favored to dethrone champ Las Vegas Aces at +390.—
Greg Cote
May 3,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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