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A calf in southern Texas tested positive for the New World screwworm, the first instance of the deadly fly-borne parasite detected in U.S. livestock since 1966.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
For instance, the average cost of basic necessities for a married couple with kids, about one-fifth of U.S. households, is now more than $5,800 per month.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
We can start, for instance, with Donald Trump.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Being in love, for instance, is not the same as feeling loved, and “How to Feel Loved” documents the latter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
In Alaska, for instance, the bears already know that the sound of a moose hunter’s gun means there will be a fresh gut pile when the hunter cleans the moose.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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