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Police are asking the public to help find a 13-year-old boy who has been missing for nearly two weeks.

From BBC

"Citizens also perceive that tension in the public debate causes weariness, disenchantment and disaffection," Felipe said in his traditional address to the nation from Madrid's Royal Palace.

From Barron's

We see more positive risk/reward in the public markets than in late-stage private companies.

From Barron's

The alleged bottle thief could suffer public humiliation and/or private scorn if you tell the host and other guests what happened.

From MarketWatch

“This is where liability kicks in for financial institutions,” said Miklos Ringbauer, a certified public accountant with his own firm in Southern California.

From MarketWatch