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The burst pipe was fixed on Thursday afternoon and SEW said a majority of the affected properties had supplies returned on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The two charities, Caritas‑Lebanon and L'Oeuvre d'Orient condemned the cancellation as a violation of international humanitarian law, particularly as it affected vulnerable civilians trapped in their villages.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

However, he said he’d have questions about how the war has affected flight schedules, corporate travel and longer-term spending, and how much of a cushion Delta’s premium seating classes might offer against volatile fuel prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

The war has affected every corner of the world’s polyethylene industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

If they lost some of their staple foodstuffs, they could gather or hunt other species, or move to a less affected area.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari