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As a result, critical decisions about where food goes and who can access it are made by systems that people may not be able to question or override.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“Seafarers should be able to go home when they ask for it. They don’t want to be heroes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

About 100 vessels have been able to pass through the strait, according to data analysed by BBC Verify in late March.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The astronauts have had geology training in order to be able to photograph and describe lunar features, including ancient lava flows and impact craters.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Then, as casually as I was able, I strolled up the sidewalk toward the house.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom