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The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad have been told to isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Sugar levels increased quickly in the warmer fruit before declining, while mangoes stored at 12°C showed a slower and steadier rise.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

I don’t hold it against you that you haven’t worked in government or politics before.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The harder question is whether the companies racing to control nearby inventory, merchants, and riders can make the model profitable before regulators and price wars cut into returns.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

I pass the park that Mom always used to take us to, where I’ve been taking Mav to play fetch just about every day before and after school, flee through the shadows of the trees.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam