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There were indications that Israeli Arabs, who make up around one-fifth of the total population and about 17% of eligible voters, were voting in historically large numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
“We found the company, which is still in L.A., that made the ‘Helena’ casket that’s in a music video and they said, ‘We can make you an exact replica,’” adds Gomez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
It is hard to make contact with people there as communication is patchy and many are reluctant to speak of the situation in fear of reprisals from the Russians.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Both are seasoned veterans of political confrontations, capable of negotiating but reluctant to make concessions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Like Phineas with his $1,000 pebbles, they perform well on logic and math tests but make strange choices in trading situations.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Part of what makes it a destination during the Halloween season is the city’s association with a shocking historical event: the Salem witch trials of 1692-93.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
“We’re a little more plain-wrapped than that. We stick to what makes us laugh.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Robinhood’s event-contracts revenue, or the money it makes from prediction markets, jumped more than sixfold to $173 million in the third quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Sam Adams makes the case that Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary is about something more tender than just matters of truth and reality.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
After Mass, she returns to her room, makes her bed, and writes letters or poetry.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Despite its operating losses, the company’s “stunning” revenue growth has Navellier expecting a “grossly oversubscribed” IPO, meaning total demand for its shares could be higher than what’s made available.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Women such as Margaret Wyard and Mary Scrutton, who had been receiving what we would call welfare payments, made outlandish confessions under duress that appeared to confirm the charges of their tormentors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
“We found the company, which is still in L.A., that made the ‘Helena’ casket that’s in a music video and they said, ‘We can make you an exact replica,’” adds Gomez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The ruling was made after the state asked for the trial to be postponed by a month in order to engage witnesses.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
SJ then picked up the frybread, the last of it, and placed it into her mouth, then made an “mmmmm” sound while closing her eyes.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Supporters say Coloradans earning less than $500,000 wouldn’t pay more in tax since the top rate for individuals making $500,000 or less would remain 4.4%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
He said: "We took the warnings seriously. Experience means listening to local advice, reading the conditions and making the decisions that get your team through safely."
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Generally speaking, however, some individual traders making big bets on chips — and adding leverage to the mix — have gotten hit hard recently.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
King and Carpenter didn’t know the first thing about making chocolate, but agreed that they wanted to offer more unique flavors as opposed to competing with the classic and more established brands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
I’m only trying to do what’s best for you, but you’re not making it easy.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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