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A Wall Street Journal report noted that Kennedy “hasn’t taken steps to expand raw-milk access” since taking office, but also described a noticeable retreat from earlier public advocacy for the product amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

In earlier work, Choe's lab studied pinene, a pleasant smelling chemical released by forest trees.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

At the very least, traders seem to have given up on the two rate cuts for 2026 that they had been expecting earlier this year.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

Announcing this group of 13 had booked flights home earlier this week, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the government did not help these IS families return and will not help others.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The paper in question is still on Theo’s bed where I’d piled the other papers earlier, right on top.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse