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These activities, conducted outside normal flight paths near El Paso International Airport, caused FAA concern about possible interference with civilian flights.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026 -
If this pilot study is to contribute meaningfully to the evidence base, its methods, data and results must be accessible and insulated from political interference.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the car finally got moving, protesters began throwing obstacles in its path — Lime scooters, bicycles, seemingly anything that might trigger the car’s automatic anti-collision braking system.—
Evan Minsker,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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While road mentality might be one of Missouri’s biggest obstacles right now, the Tigers still have to focus on the opponent, too.—
Ally Schiepp,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even with clear and enforceable regulatory requirements, contractors view these regulations as an impediment to their goals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Federal courts represent the last major impediment to Trump’s authoritarian consolidation, and the Senate is the gateway to controlling those courts.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Puig, 35, was found guilty of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators following a nearly two-week trial in downtown Los Angeles.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Puig faces a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison on the obstruction of justice charge and up to five years in prison for the two false statement charges.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Having relationships that precede the game can obviously be a benefit but can also be a hindrance.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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Public transit and taxis are easy to navigate; bringing a car would be more hindrance than help.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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So, to get noticed, deer mark areas with rubs and scrapes, known as signposts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
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Barrel and Bones The smokehouse is offering two Game Day Wing Playoff Packs — one that includes 20 wings for $35 and another that includes 50 wings for $85 — with a variety of flavors, sauces and rubs.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The 75-foot Dry Falls—the most popular in western North Carolina—invites travelers to walk behind it while staying mostly dry or view it from the handicap-accessible overlook.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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That was a huge handicap for McNeil and Boers, who had to sign off in late afternoon in late fall and winter.—
Phil Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Part of the advertising hurdle with the beach experience is getting guests to understand its value as a shore excursion rather than compared to Perfect Day at CocoCay, which is included in cruise fares.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jerusalem — The first week of the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was marked by confusion, and logistical hurdles, according to Palestinians attempting to cross and multiple sources who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Pons asinorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pons%20asinorum. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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