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That money was deposited into a bank account Davis jointly controlled, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Parts of what is now Iran’s coastline was controlled in the 1800s by a dynasty based in the present-day U.A.E.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They were able to consistently produce 10 grams of nanoscrolls with controlled chemical and physical properties.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The Basij is a volunteer militia controlled by the IRGC, with an estimated one million members.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It seems true that as a manager, Leah controlled her sisters, then later rejected them—a familiar celebrity story even today.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock