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The review concludes that the 130,000 number is highly inflated and includes tens of thousands who may be alive — or ended up on the list without having been properly identified in the first place.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In a statement of his own, Perkins’ defense attorney, D. Miles Brissette, ripped the “premature and highly publicized accusations” leveled against his client.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

While Bangladesh has long vaccinated children against the highly contagious disease, the recent outbreak has exposed gaps in its programme, raising concern.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Markets are highly headline-sensitive at this stage and the near-term direction will hinge on geopolitics and energy price stability, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Of course, Bobby’s fears were thought by some to be incipient paranoia, and although it was highly unlikely that the KGB was plotting against him, even paranoids can have real enemies.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady