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OpenAI this year halted its Instant Checkout platform, which allowed direct purchases through ChatGPT, according to reports, amid technical hurdles.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

European Command had recommended that the more than 4,000 soldiers of the armored brigade wouldn’t be backfilled after its regular nine-month rotation, according to DOD officials, but hadn’t urged that the deployment be halted midstream.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

China has halted exports of several types of fertiliser since March, citing the need to protect domestic supplies.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Cal Fire paused new timber sales and, citing public safety, halted some that were underway — including one expected to generate millions of dollars for Myles Anderson’s logging company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Both the children fell into each other, and Anya’s search for the opening was halted.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack