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Even the platform formerly known as Twitter is enjoying something of a renaissance, with Musk's X now the go-to social media app for Silicon Valley insiders and the main marketplace for talk about artificial intelligence.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
Experts say years of deforestation and the drying out of naturally water-logged peatlands for cultivation has also transformed formerly fire-resistant landscapes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Guilfoyle’s resignation caps an unusual, decades-long run in the public spotlight that has captivated many, particularly in California, where she was formerly married to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Lovins co-founded the energy nonprofit RMI, formerly known as the Rocky Mountain Institute, with a focus on efficiency and renewables.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
I go up to the Popsicle formerly known as General Sharpe.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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