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The two charities, Caritas‑Lebanon and L'Oeuvre d'Orient condemned the cancellation as a violation of international humanitarian law, particularly as it affected vulnerable civilians trapped in their villages.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

However, he said he’d have questions about how the war has affected flight schedules, corporate travel and longer-term spending, and how much of a cushion Delta’s premium seating classes might offer against volatile fuel prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

The war has affected every corner of the world’s polyethylene industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A report out last month also found that all those attacks on universities last year, with the cutting of grants even in areas such as cancer research — disproportionately affected female scientists.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Instead of questioning her about them, my mom addressed the only issue that directly affected our family—whether Adria and I would stay at Bannon’s or go with Aimee to her new gym.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles