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The MOJ and its agencies now employ 90,000 staff, making it the largest government department, according to the Institute for Government think tank.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The cyclone, which triggered floods and mudslides, caused an estimated $4.1 billion in damage, according to the World Bank.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
The fund has returned an average of 15% annually, according to people familiar with the fund, compared to the 7% average return of HFR’s index of credit hedge funds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
He is being held on $6 million bail and is expected to appear at an arraignment hearing Monday at the Pomona Courthouse, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The only woman he ever loved, according to the sappy anniversary speech he gives every year.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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