diversion

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Equities markets will be closed for the Good Friday holiday, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its all-important jobs report Friday, perhaps offering some diversion from Middle East headlines.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Dozens of participants were later charged with misdemeanor offenses related to unlawful assembly and obstruction, with many ultimately placed into diversion programs requiring community service.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Heathrow's proposed £49bn expansion includes the creation of a third runway and would require a diversion of the M25, and a new road tunnel under the airport.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In a statement, an Nvidia spokesperson said: “Unlawful diversion of controlled U.S. computers to China is a losing proposition across the board.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

The precious firm footing made it the fastest route north, despite the diversion.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead