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I’m autistic, and a lot of what’s happening when we are moving is not actually about wanting to take up more space.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

“Oftentimes, what’s happening here is the framing of ‘give us broad, unfettered access to the data because we’re gonna give you benefits,’ but it actually gets twisted in practice,” Ngyuen said.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

"Everybody’s watching what's happening with jet fuel," said Walsh, urging regulators to be flexible if capacity restrictions and fuel rationing need to be introduced.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, said agents are told to communicate with witnesses what’s happening as traumatic events unfold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

We have to push through the crowd to try to get a glimpse of what’s happening.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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