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“Privée is democratizing entry into a category traditionally controlled by boutique relationships, and resale markups,” said Wayne Geffen, who founded Vivrelle with his wife, Blake Geffen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Their effectiveness depends on a tightly controlled contact point called the "immune synapse," where they release toxic molecules that destroy the target while leaving surrounding healthy cells unharmed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

Trials will resume in phases, beginning with a small number of vehicles being tested under "very controlled circumstances".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Musk accuses OpenAI of betraying its nonprofit mission, and Altman and President Greg Brockman of profiting from assets designed to be controlled by the nonprofit.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The women involved may have wanted to support temperance and other reform movements, but ultimately men controlled the finances.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling