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The court of appeal disagreed with that assessment on Wednesday, arguing that the risk of re-offending was "virtually unchanged" since its previous decision on 13 May.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Even as he aggressively sought to mitigate Exxon’s exposure to the crisis, Raymond embarked on a companywide safety push that was even more transformational than his previous work to simplify its operations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a 4.7% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, up from a previous estimate of 4.2%.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
When the previous two corrections hit, the selling didn’t necessarily accelerate right away, but the downtrends that got them there continued.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Our previous home had been two rooms in a compound house where we shared the bathroom and kitchen with other tenants.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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