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As a result, critical decisions about where food goes and who can access it are made by systems that people may not be able to question or override.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“I want them both to be able to zoom through this and figure out what’s going on and move onto something else.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Donors to a university are able to receive tax deductions for their support.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"We are able to simulate any regulatory requirements here," said Hoelter.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

If he’s there, I know I won’t be able to handle it if he looks at me the way he looked at me that night.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam