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The star finished in third place after coupling up with Tyrique Hyde, who is now dating season 9 contestant Samie Elishi.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026 -
The House floor was frozen for more than a day as leaders and rebels hashed out complicated deals on amendment votes and coupling special interest bills with larger must-pass items.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
1 May 2026
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For the first time in 200 years, red-and-green macaws are mating in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, according to BBC Wildlife.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The males will sometimes pursue the females for up to one week before mating even occurs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Pairing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pairing%20off. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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