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That’s because this event is reminiscent of “the blob” — a massive marine heat wave that took hold in the Pacific Ocean off the West Coast of California from roughly 2014 to 2016.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Another argument has taken hold in Silicon Valley: interpersonal skills will become more valuable than ever, with some voices going so far as to tout a humanities education as sound tech career preparation.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Traders were pricing in a 77.6% chance that the Fed will remain on hold in December, up from 76.3% on Thursday, while also seeing a small but increased probability of a rate hike by year-end.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
However, this assumption may not hold in systems where movement triggers major internal changes.
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026
Any colorful thing they might hold in their hands, like a plastic bucket, stands out strangely.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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