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There was also speculation that Jackson’s death was linked to an organized crime group, but there hasn’t been any evidence so far to support that, he added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

“At this juncture,” he said, “I will respectfully refrain from engaging in speculation as to the prosecution’s reasons or motives for their decision to dismiss the felony case against Mr. Lopez.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Amid speculation of a Mattel sale, investors are taking a closer look at toy stocks and realizing that there is underappreciated value, Seaport analysts say in a research note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The disappearance of Earhart, an American aviation pioneer who was attempting to circumnavigate the globe with navigator Fred Noonan, has spawned decades of speculation.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Now, this is all speculation and educated guesses, but it is safe to say that Colonel Chamberlain, from his one decision to charge instead of retreat, changed the course of history.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Asked about the situation on Monday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters to "rely on Rospotrebnadzor's official statements rather than... rumours and speculations".

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

However, the Iranian embassy in London has said it "categorically rejects and strongly condemns" any "unfounded and malicious speculations" linking Iran to the latest incident.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Geely said it doesn’t “comment on rumors or speculations regarding potential partnerships.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

According to Page Six, the speculations about the romance caused a “feud” between Batula and Miller, who were particularly close in Season 10 of “Summer House.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

Why so many eager speculations and ardent fantasies about Martians, rather than, say, Saturnians or Pluto- nians?

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan