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About 40% of Cuba’s electricity generation comes from seven interconnected power plants, which were built decades ago and have almost all been operating far longer than their intended lifespan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Defending champions Barcelona had almost 70% possession, 24 shots, 51 touches inside the opposition half and 11 corners but only managed the solitary goal.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
The one time Hester almost tells her family about it, her husband won’t shut up, so only we know her secret.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
Yet the odds of two hikes through the end of January were nearly 64% on Thursday, up from almost 11% a week ago, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
After that first seizure at his sister's dinner table, he recovers almost immediately with no memory of the fit or any ill effect.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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