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According to the CalSTRS website, approximately 10% of a California educator’s gross annual compensation is invested into CalSTRS’ pension fund.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Wall Street anticipates Tesla will report approximately 366,000 vehicle deliveries for the first quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

At the start of the war, Iran possessed approximately 440kg of uranium enriched to 60%, according to senior US officials.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

George works as a “digital index operator” at Spacely Space Sprockets, for approximately three hours a day, three days a week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Making approximately six hundred and thirty dollars a week.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen