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The Petrie case has raised fresh questions over background checks on police in Scotland.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

By combining the observations and tracking how the object moved over time, the team determined that it behaved much more like a planet orbiting the star than an imaging artifact or a distant background star.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

Under the new regime, visa holders who need more time will have to file formal applications with the federal government, subjecting themselves to additional background checks, biometric vetting, and other bureaucratic hurdles.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Fraud is becoming the unpleasant background noise of American life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

That was the sound she was hearing, the low background noise.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

He attributed this to his longtime desire to “bring people from all backgrounds and cultures together” via his music and performances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

A report, external published on Monday said such issues were most likely to affect women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with a disability.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Populations with these characteristics have historically been underrepresented in brain imaging studies, making the research an opportunity to examine cognitive aging across a broader range of social, educational, and geographic backgrounds.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

New Yorkers from all backgrounds flocked to his shop, asking questions about romantic prospects or their children’s futures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

At times the Under Fifteens’ differing backgrounds seemed unimportant compared to the things that bound them together.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John