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"And today we basically have 100% new trains - it's not as quick as we originally said but compared to any other project in the UK, it's very quick."
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Correction, Nov. 4, 2026: This article originally misstated that Massie said he would reintroduce the impeachment resolution against Hegseth during next year’s congressional session.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
Coreweave, originally founded as an Ethereum mining venture before pivoting to AI, was an early success story.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Their research suggests that an experimental drug originally developed for spinal cord injuries may help repair damaged DNA, reduce inflammation, and target biological changes associated with the disease.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
My dad adds, “They told us at the hotel that they think part of their building was originally the home of a medieval Jewish family. What makes it unique is its large courtyard.”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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