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The case was resolved as part of the Single Justice Procedure, where low-level crimes are dealt with behind closed doors.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Single cell profiling also allowed them to track which genes were active, which regions of DNA became accessible, and how those changes evolved.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

“But it’s not just same-sex couples who use surrogacy. Single women do. Single men do. Heterosexual couples do. Every configuration there is, people use surrogacy.”

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Single retirees would face a $50,000 limit, with the limit adjusted upward or downward based on claiming age.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“I challenge you. Single combat, three battles. You win, I keep the bodyguards. You lose, you call them off.”

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir