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Although the scientific consensus is that mRNA is a safe, highly effective platform for vaccines and therapeutics, critics contend that its initial regulatory approval was fast-tracked and warrants further investigation.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Other women in the workforce have to contend with the motherhood penalty, but moms-to-be making a living on social media can rake in cash with sponsorships that continue well past their due dates.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Cruises more commonly contend with illnesses like norovirus, which accounts for more than 90% of diarrheal illnesses reported onboard, according to the CDC.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
The resilience of the economy largely stems from the symbiotic relationship between corporate profits and low unemployment, some analysts contend.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
By 1927 the Cal program had improved to the point that Berkeley could reasonably contend with Washington for West Coast supremacy.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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