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It was only discovered when staff opened the shop at 09:00 on Tuesday - and then it had to be caught with a fishing net before it could be returned to a nearby burn.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Because these owners are often net fiscal contributors, any city revenue gain could be offset by broader state tax losses if high-net-worth individuals shrink their footprint in New York.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
Not only are Newcastle failing to see much of a return from a £100m-plus net recruitment drive that Howe was heavily involved in.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Provisions for loan losses came in better than consensus estimates at several institutions, with net charge-off forecasts for the year remaining manageable.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Again the big monkey turned his end of the net loose, ran back down the trail, lay down, and had another rolling, squalling fit.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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