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Although he voted to support the measure, Nazarian said he was open to making changes such as restricting some classes of e-bikes instead of a unilateral ban.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

It is instead aiming to blockade Iran's Gulf ports by operating its navy in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean, rather than risk its vessels close to Iran's coast.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Their thoughts instead turn to trusts and beneficiary designations for after-death instructions, and they focus heavily on the documents that come into play if you get sick, like power of attorney and a healthcare proxy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Germany, with Europe's largest economy, should see GDP expand 0.8 percent this year instead of 1.1 percent as its power-hungry industrial heavyweights face higher energy costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

And if Trey had been with me instead of Ethan .

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith