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In particular, amid investors’ concerns around Zuckerberg’s giant bet on the metaverse and the billions of dollars he was investing into that unproven technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Villanueva initiated a criminal investigation of a Los Angeles Times reporter before walking it back amid widespread condemnation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
It also takes place amid heightened tensions with neighbouring Eritrea, with concerns over the possibility of renewed conflict between the two countries.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Northern Ireland was represented by officials at the meeting amid the political fallout from the Drumcree parade dispute.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
We all had sweaty palms during the countdown, but the rockets fired perfectly at 9:47 a.m., and amid the fire and smoke as the rocket lifted off, Glenn was launched into the atmosphere!
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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