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Canada’s national government—led by the Liberal Party since 2015—has long sought to pass legislation aimed at addressing the potential harms children face online, without success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Fearing being targeted by the Taliban himself, he fled and first sought asylum in Greece, where his application was rejected.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The VA’s 2027 budget proposal sought $500 million for eight projects, including a parking structure and rehabilitation of six existing buildings, but no funds for new housing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
U.S. refiners have sought to take advantage of that by exporting more of their products, with a particular focus in recent weeks on jet fuel.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
“Perhaps,” said Darcy, “I should have judged better, had I sought an introduction; but I am ill-qualified to recommend myself to strangers.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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