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Overall, the researchers found people who took vitamin C had a 15% reduction in severe cold symptoms compared to those who didn’t take it.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Now even Dolly-esque clowning can’t save country music’s current stars from having to take unambiguous positions.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
And if they ultimately set a precedent, other social media companies may be forced to take up the rules, too.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Copper that would normally sit across global markets is being loaded onto ships bound for U.S. ports and warehouses, allowing it to clear customs before new levies might take effect.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Joey soon learns that her condition has been revealed and the doctor has contacted the authorities, which means they will be on their way to take her to a leprosarium.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Each attempt consumes expensive material, requires specialized equipment, and takes considerable human effort.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Chile, the world’s top copper producer, is lowering output due to aging mines and declining ore grades, and opening a new copper mine takes anywhere between 10 to 15 years to develop.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
For many young riders, Scheafer said, it just takes a brief encounter with police to strap on the missing helmet, or share the path more safely with pedestrians and other bicyclists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Nuanced, engaging public health communication takes training, skill, and savvy.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
Captain Shingo takes note of the Philippines’ supply of oil, which is something the Japanese military needs if it’s going to accomplish its vision.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Overall, the researchers found people who took vitamin C had a 15% reduction in severe cold symptoms compared to those who didn’t take it.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
During job interviews, he said, recruiters at Microsoft, Google and Uber asked about the handful of courses he took in technology and the humanities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
She predated our overheated era of cable-news slapfights as a massive star and national treasure who never took herself too seriously.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Despite the disruption caused by the war in the Middle East, almost 300,000 extra travellers took flights compared with the same period last year, a 4% increase.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Maggie tried not to appear too eager, but she took a big drink.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
In July, NPR reported that the department had taken down important safety data about crashes involving cars and bicycles and pedestrians, which are used by city planners to figure out where to focus road improvements.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom, an ex officio regent who appoints most of the board, has not taken a position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
"There are no government jobs for everyone, and my child, or anyone else's child, could have taken up this work and tried to make a career out of it," said Ahmad.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Dolly the character wasn’t taken seriously, and that steered interviewers away from asking her about serious topics.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
At the time of Joey’s diagnosis, people with leprosy are taken from their families and forced into isolation.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
You need to be taking it regularly, even before you get sick.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
“So I ended up sitting there for like two hours just taking pictures, and you had other birders there.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Although it was Dolly Parton taking questions from late-night hosts in countless, breezy interviews, it was “Dolly Parton” answering.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Talks between Treasury officials and the executive have been taking place over the summer.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
I never dared question them, preferring to get comfortable with them, rather than risk being tossed aside for taking her side.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
