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Duffy and Bedford repeatedly pointed to ongoing systemic issues with transitioning from aging air traffic control technology from the 1970s and 1980s to more modern equipment.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
Most notably, the so-called "sewer socialists" ran Milwaukee for more than half a century through 1960, dramatically scaling up public works projects including a modern sewer system, public housing and social infrastructure.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
It has, however, told the New York Post that Trump has complete confidence in Lutnick, describing him as "the most transformative commerce secretary in modern history".
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
“A Christmas Carol” has inspired modern takes, comic takes, musical takes and even a Muppet take.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
But in Miss Penelope Lumley’s day, modern art had not yet been invented, and a painting of a sheep was universally expected to show legs, wool, and a fluffy tail.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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