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Now, Eatherly’s ilk gloats about verbally terrorizing American citizens going about their day-to-day lives on American streets and beams this content around the globe for money.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

“I didn’t understand how anybody could be going about their lives, just driving and making plans.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

"There are millions of unsung carers just doing their business and going about it and they don't talk about it," Cassidy says.

From BBC May 24, 2026

There you are, going about your day, maybe even thinking to yourself, “Hey, I’m OK right now!”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

Everyone looked tired, but everyone was moving, going about their business, and Ivy couldn’t get a lock on anyone or anything, no blue pillow in sight.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake



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