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But since the war began, traffic has been reduced to a trickle, with just 154 vessels recorded crossing in the entire month of March, according to Kpler data.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026 -
While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates a nearly $300 billion shortfall in the HTF over the next 10 years, with the fund becoming insolvent starting in 2028.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The trust funds for Social Security benefits and Medicare’s hospital insurance are projected to become insolvent in roughly seven years.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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High street retail giant Next plc had looked at LK Bennett as a possible acquisition, but went on to acquire bankrupt British shoe chain Russell & Bromley.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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And then the studio [Orion Pictures] was going bankrupt at the same time.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Straitened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straitened. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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