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The scandal shook Malaysian politics, contributing to the 2018 downfall of the ruling coalition that had governed since independence in 1957, and led to the convictions of two former Goldman bankers.
From Barron's
The researchers examined what is driving the expansion of these deep warm-water regions and found that both natural temperature cycles and long-term warming contribute.
From Science Daily
"I don't feel that's right. I can't live my life like that. I work full time. I contribute. I'm a taxpaying citizen. I should have the same rights as everybody else."
From BBC
Ongoing research is working to untangle how proteins, inflammation, neural signaling, and malfunctioning brain cells contribute to these disorders.
From Science Daily
She has also experienced tooth decay, and her dentist suggested the gabapentin might be a contributing factor, she said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
