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Recreational deer hunting has long been allowed on the island but has not controlled their numbers and will come to an end after this year’s season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Risk-aversion on the part of budget-conscious studio executives means many studios have preferred to launch films through their own tightly controlled premieres instead of at festivals, which provide no guarantee of rave reviews from critics.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The group reviewed results from 18 randomized controlled trials that tested positive psychology and mindfulness interventions designed to improve mental or physical health.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
Nepali authorities are blasting into hillsides to try and reach those trapped, with a controlled blast carried out at the Trishuli site in an attempt to open up access in the early hours of Monday.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“It’s basically a mini-tornado, but it’s controlled so it isn’t dangerous.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
