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The local government's aim is to cut that population by half, and 24,000 animals have been culled so far this year.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Levi’s said in the fourth quarter that DTC revenue accounted for nearly half of its total sales and that e-commerce revenue was up 22%.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The new system learned the task in only 34 minutes, while conventional models required more than a day and a half.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The Bruins didn’t even panic when their leader seemed to panic, as Betts spent nearly half of the first quarter on the bench complaining that, “I’ve got something stuck in my throat.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Anna May said, opening her arms and turning in a half circle.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu