native
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Native to temporary freshwater pools in the African savanna, these brightly colored fish have extremely short lifespans and develop many age-related problems rapidly, making them ideal for aging research.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Braddock’s column was ambushed by French and Native American forces at the Battle of the Monongahela.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Fox also had his own spreadsheet, built around a Control-F search for terms like tribal, immigrants, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous, Native, equity, equality, marginalized, BIPOC, solidarity, citizenship, melting pot, social justice, and gay.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
A song clip from Native American author and poet John Trudell.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
Native kid makes impassioned pleas and cultural jokes.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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