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Merz was able to forge an awkward governing coalition with the center-left Social Democratic Party, the CDU’s longtime ideological opponents.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Dr. David S. Cannom, a longtime leading L.A. cardiologist, died at home in Palos Verdes on Aug. 9 at age 86.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The longtime allies and economic partners, who have enjoyed free trade for decades, are now in an escalating trade war with no clear off ramp.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Three years ago, Ashley Bates’ longtime primary care physician instituted an annual fee of $600 per patient, which was difficult for Bates and her family to afford.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
Harold Rheinbeck was sixty-nine, gray haired, a longtime boxing fan, and an enthusiastic recreational hunter, but he was a sensitive man, too, and well aware of the intricate emotional complexities of the case.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
