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“There were umpires in the Valley who trembled at the thought of being behind home plate with McDowell on the mound,” I wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Security footage from a house on Lime Road in Middlesbrough appears to show a car being pursued by police vehicles three minutes before the crash.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
This summer’s bond-market tumult might end up being yet another “blip that quickly stabilizes,” Arnold told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
The planning exercise in Kaliningrad is just one of many being carried out nationwide, said the officials, in case the call is made.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Bags are being stowed, seats taken, earpieces inserted, travel pillows positioned.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Joe Root called on his England players to be "really good role models and human beings" at the start of his second reign as Test captain.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The bear senses Mr. Hoffman’s presence, then the two beings come into mutual focus:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"I would like people to see dogs as emotional beings," says Cuaya.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Suraci stressed that large carnivores, like any species, have inherent value beyond the services they provide to human beings -- but said that failing to make the economic case would be a disservice to them.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
“The younger genies are close to being all-powerful, but are forced by their elders to learn humility through service to lesser beings, usually humans.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
