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“We’ve had all of these recent studies about younger people who don’t necessarily want to see sexually explicit material anymore,” said Brandy Monk-Payton, assistant professor at Fordham University.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Growing concern over the phenomenon has led to a flurry of recent legislative proposals.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Citadel said that retail investors are increasingly contrarian by nature, and the recent selling during rallies supports this.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Mr. Stein, a veteran journalist, makes good use of recent resources, including modern secondary research and digitized newspaper archives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
But when I am assisting the Pickled Onion, as in recent days, my heart seems to thump faster in my chest.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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