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A freedom of information request earlier this year revealed more than £5m was spent by the States on relocation packages in 2025, the most since the support was introduced.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Unsatisfied with the choices available in the States, Vanessa started searching for copper IUDs in Canada, a country that offers four nonhormonal devices, each in different sizes.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026

Now a respected New Yorker magazine writer promoting his forthcoming book on the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Michael is contacted by Lou, who has been flailing since returning to the States.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

American travelers in Europe have been posting TikTok and Instagram videos about Sarti all summer, but it’s been in short supply in the States.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Mr. Washburn will request a special visa from the foreign ministry to send Lucinda to the States to help out his friend.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez


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