adoption

In Massachusetts, the right-leaning Pioneer Institute has recently issued a brief calling for the adoption of policies to encourage the construction of smaller and less expensive “starter” homes.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

Credit bureaus such as Equifax have recently said VantageScore adoption is gaining momentum, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Their valuations declined in the sell-off this year triggered by a concern that AI adoption could disintermediate them.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

The UK has struggled with weak productivity growth for more than a decade, and economists say wider adoption of robotics will be essential if businesses are to become more efficient.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

When did you lose her, how did you lose her, did you give a baby girl up for adoption, and, do you remember, what was her name?

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

Cat adoptions are climbing: More than 2.2 million cats were adopted from U.S. shelters in 2025, up 16% from a decade ago, according to Shelter Animals Count.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

In June, the Church of England said it was "profoundly sorry" for its role in forced adoptions.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

Australia's government issued a landmark apology in 2013 for forced adoptions and Ireland's did so in 2021.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

Last month, the Church of England last month said sorry for its role in the forced adoptions.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

“It still may not permit this adoption. In fact, even the more mod­erate Muslim nations are hesitant with adoptions because in many of those countries, Islamic law, Shari a, doesn’t recognize adoption.”

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini