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After initially refusing to have any role in the strikes, Starmer on Sunday announced that he had agreed to a US request to use British military bases for a "specific and limited defensive purpose".

From Barron's

The 27-year-old was initially drawn by better post-high school study opportunities, but now finds it hard to imagine a life back home.

From BBC

Nasser initially enjoyed the flexibility of zero-hours work, which she took on alongside a full-time job at a financial services firm, but now says she feels "stuck in a cycle".

From BBC

Stocks initially fell and oil prices surged in the first trading day since the strikes began.

From The Wall Street Journal

A brief ground stop was initially placed by the Federal Aviation Administration, but a spokesperson for Los Angeles World Airports said that has since been lifted.

From Los Angeles Times