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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