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Byers’ mother, Gilda, told police her son had been “suffering from terminal cancer and acting irrationally” in the days leading up to the shooting, according to the search warrant affidavit.

From Los Angeles Times

"There's not a lot more to be gained from that," said Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate.

From BBC

The releasing of the reserves is more of an attempt to boost confidence by signalling to markets that governments have recognised the threats and are acting to address them.

From BBC

This year, the IEA’s members are acting as an escalating conflict with Iran that began Feb. 28 and has driven oil benchmarks above $100 a barrel.

From MarketWatch

The daily chart has shown some absolute strength against peers, with BAC acting well on the ratio chart over the past year.

From Barron's