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After a 40-5 decision by the City Council, Daley turned over tens of thousands of parking spots to hungry investors with a 75-year lease.—
Jackson Potter,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026 -
His defense lawyers told the court that Fleming immediately confessed when confronted by authorities and turned over incriminating text messages from his cellphone that later led to Sangha’s arrest.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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That set off a week of dueling accusations between defense lawyers and prosecutors over the speed at which the conspiracy charge was dropped and what went on in the grand jury room.—
Hannah Meisel,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The first Orient Express famously set off on its maiden voyage in October 1883, traveling from Paris to Istanbul (then Constantinople) over three days.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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The plea deals and Johnson’s comments have touched off debates over Missouri’s gun laws.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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In perhaps the most profound of the recent battles, the Central Florida Expressway Authority touched off an angry revolt by pushing a toll-road extension through a piece of the Split Oak Forest.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The tables turned on him quickly, allowing Montez Ford to begrudgingly get involved.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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In a matter of just weeks, Alex’s life has turned on its head.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Preliminary findings from the train's black box showed the emergency braking system was activated only about 100 meters, or roughly 330 feet, before impact, which was not enough distance to stop the train in time, according to Thai PBS, as cited by the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The California Highway Patrol never issued an Amber Alert because Lee’s vehicle had already crossed into Mexico before the alert could be activated; an Endangered Missing Advisory was issued instead on July 11.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Foreign governments are dumping US Treasury bonds to stabilize their currencies amid the energy shock and financial volatility triggered by the Iran war.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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The median 4-week loss after the sell signal is triggered has been 1%, according to the bank's review of 24 sell signals going back to 2011.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Twenty international features alone generated a record AUD1 billion ($715 million) in local expenditure in 2024-25, while international TV and VOD titles contributed a further AUD458 million ($327 million).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Common causes of high humidity in a house include leaks, high outdoor humidity affecting the inside, insufficient ventilation, and moisture generated from cooking, washing clothes, and showering.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Kicked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicked%20over. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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