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For the first time in this type of research, they also included data from twins who were raised apart.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Plus, the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks fall apart, and a chatbot relationship proves fatal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

That has happened at all other times apart from the current run they're on.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Farther up Main Street, planter boxes are falling apart, with tree roots snaking down the wall, uprooting concrete and auditioning for roles in a sequel to “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Later, when my friendship with Leo fell apart, Dad told me I had to keep flying into the wind.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila