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The species, called Sonselasuchus cedrus, belonged to a group of reptiles known as shuvosaurids.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Soaring costs are already forcing industries to scale down their energy consumption, a process known as demand destruction, where businesses and consumers are forced to cut back to balance the massive supply shortfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

He also sold food items on behalf of prison staff, like cow skin, popularly known as "ponmo", and baked snacks.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

It is best known for its involvement in takeover arbitrage situations.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“I want the options. I wouldn’t have known I did when I first came here, but I didn’t realize how much more I could do.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse