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“Managing heat in space is difficult, which really means expensive,” said Shanti Rao, a spacecraft consultant who formerly worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I found online memes from Amar Shergill — a Steyer supporter and activist I respect who formerly chaired the California Democratic Party’s Progressive Caucus — including his charts comparing the Democratic field.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Primm Valley was the last of three operating casino resorts in Primm, formerly known as State Line.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

One, Pam Bondi was formerly the attorney general of Florida, a substantial job, a job that requires some management, but she’s an expert in Florida state law.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Extensive, formerly forested areas of the highlands were converted by traditional New Guinea farmers to fenced, drained, intensively managed field systems supporting dense human populations.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond