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Bream said the Modesto facility, which finishes and manufactures several types of beverage closures, will remain in operation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

With at least 248 planned data center projects and 335 in operation, Texas is poised to become a leader in data center development.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2026

The seven thermal power plants that form the national grid's backbone have all been in operation for more than 40 years, and are in various states of disrepair.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

The Dreadnought-class submarines will replace the UK's four Vanguard-class vessels that have been in operation since 1992, carrying Trident missiles to provide a nuclear deterrent.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Lawrence escorted Groves around the Rad Lab, showed him the calutron in operation, and explained its virtues so convincingly that the general was carried away.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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