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By applying current for an extremely short period, researchers can drive the current density to very high levels before the vortices have enough time to move significantly or heat the material.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits is just a hair above a record low, as is the rate of layoffs.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

Thursday's changes may prevent some people from applying for permanent residency but should not immediately push anyone out of the country.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

"All of them were tremendous, and when we do any series I have this room with the monitors. I'm like a weirdo just applying fake tan, watching," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“And practice for when I go to college next year. I’ll have to drive myself to and from campus when I visit Bushwick. I'm applying to Georgetown.”

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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