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The White House's X feed on Tuesday even seemed to lean towards Rubio, announcing his press briefing with the caption "Another job?" and posting a picture of him on dozens of channels.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In a chapter cleverly titled “Keep Calm and Carrion,” she explains that obligate scavengers—animals that feed on dead matter—are “nature’s clean-up crew,” performing one of the most vital roles on the planet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There, they feed on a "nutritious soup" of bacteria.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Condors vanished from the state’s North Coast after the arrival of European settlers, who killed other animals with lead bullets and strychnine — poisoning the raptors that feed on carrion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

When I opened my eyes, all I saw were the Sirens—ragged vultures with human faces, ready to feed on another victim.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan