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New research from astrophysicists at Syracuse University suggests that a previously underappreciated property of the star could provide the answer: how rapidly it was spinning before its first close encounter with the black hole.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
The answer awaits in the Astors’ dressing room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Absent a background check, Councilmember Sharon Kwan suggested during this month’s study session that council candidates answer a questionnaire about whether they or any of their family members are connected to a foreign government.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
This is not always enough time to connect seemingly unrelated symptoms—or simply answer every question.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
Arlo and my aunt have questions that I can’t answer.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Obtaining these answers could lead to new treatment targets.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
A joint statement by the three foreign ministries said: "The victims of this incident and their families deserve justice and accountability, and we will continue to seek answers on their behalf."
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Readers are left without answers to the very question his book raises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“But they’re so good at it,” answers dad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Cracking joints do not explain specific accurate answers like those given to James Fenimore Cooper.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
In Jharkhand, the protests began after last month's preliminary civil service exam results, with some candidates alleging that answer sheets shared online showed successful applicants had answered fewer questions than expected, fuelling suspicions of manipulation.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
If you answered “yes” to any of them, that’s an indicator you should talk to your doctor about a balance evaluation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
“We answered all of the regulator’s questions, and we accepted the significant obligations and ongoing scrutiny that come with the national charter,” Witkoff said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“No. That’s why we’re closing,” he straightforwardly answered.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Grandma cried, when Mrs. Palmer answered the phone.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
As regular Slatest readers know, we usually spend this newsletter answering questions about the news.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
"That genetic information, in turn, offers us a window into the past, answering questions about things such as when and where a manuscript was made."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Citing Paul's "obsession" with him, Fauci said he would invoke the Fifth Amendment, refraining from answering questions to avoid self-incrimination, adding that it "pains me to do so."
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Anthropic’s effective ban on Claude answering prompts that include the word “pathogen” has created challenges for employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Father looked at me for a long time before answering.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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