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The Democrats have signaled that they are united in opposition to any talk of pardoning Maxwell.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026 -
His legal restoration began in 2020 with Trump pardoning him for lying to the FBI.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully Pal was forgiving, and didn’t hold a grudge for poor riding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many of them are made from wrinkle-resistant fabrics or soft knits that bounce back after being packed, while others rely on flowy silhouettes and forgiving textures that don’t show creases.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Because ulcerative colitis is a relapsing–remitting disease, many people go through quiet periods and then experience flares when inflammation ramps up again.—
Mark Marino,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The autoimmune disease can affect nearly every organ system—including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs and brain—and typically follows a relapsing-remitting pattern, meaning symptoms flare and quiet down over time.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
13 Mar. 2026
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The legislation will overhaul regulation for the City of London, including merging the payments watchdog into the FCA, reforming the financial ombudsman, and easing rules for senior staff, according to the newspaper.—
Pyotr Kozlov,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
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Abbas signed a decree last year reforming elections in line with some demands of Western donors, including to allow voting for individuals rather than slates.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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While California desperately needs comprehensive tax relief, the qualification of the Local Taxpayer Protection Act to Save Proposition 13 for the November ballot is an important first step in reclaiming California for the state’s beleaguered taxpayers.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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The singer appeared on BBC's Woman's Hour on Thursday, April 23, and talked about reclaiming her body and flaunting what she's got, even at 52.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump re-posted an image depicting Jesus blessing him, whcich was first posted by a right-wing Republican candidate for a Boston congressional seat.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That version depicted the president in red and white robes holding a light in one hand and blessing a sick man with the other.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Shriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shriving. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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