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While Blanche’s predecessors in the No. 2 spot kept lower profiles and managed the Justice Department’s day-to-day operations largely behind the scenes, he is often a vocal and visible attack dog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“In rural counties with lower populations, losing even one provider can exponentially impact the access to services to families,” Turnipseed said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In contrast, more evolved red giants showed a much lower rate of just 0.11%.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Charities have said the pension age increase will have a far greater impact in areas where forecasts for a healthy older age are much shorter, and will hit those on lower incomes harder.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The longma dropped lower, so that its hooves almost touched water, and hovered there, beating its wings in long, slow flaps.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell