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The person who had called in the incident identified Sweeney, who was still there, as her killer.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026 -
The Sleep Switch Inside Your Brain The team identified two chemical messengers in the hypothalamus that work like an accelerator and a brake.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lucas had the opportunity to ask a question to the Artemis II crew and inquired about what Rise was made out of.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The chair's material is made out of smooth leather and textured fabric, giving it a premium feel while minimizing wear and tear.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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If picked up to series, Godspeed would complement Prime Video’s NASCAR coverage which started with the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the 49ers picked up edge rusher Romello Height and defensive tackle Gracen Halton.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Picked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20out. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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