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Both of the youngsters fledged, or took their first flight from the nest, but are still hanging around their natal digs, enjoying parental food deliveries and protection from intruders.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

One of the intruders – a tall, dark-haired young woman – claims that she’s the real Asa, not the body in the cell, and that Yuru is in danger if he stays.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

"The body treats microplastics as foreign intruders, which prompts the brain's immune cells to attack them. When the brain is stressed by factors like toxins or environmental pollutants this also causes oxidative stress," he said.

From Science Daily Mar. 13, 2026

Only one of two security cameras was working near the site where the intruders broke in, and agents in the security control room did not have enough screens to follow the images in real time.

From Barron's Jan. 19, 2026

There were tales that Captain Wallace’s ghost appeared to chase off intruders.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson



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