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Late last year, India's top court ordered a ban on new mining licenses in the region, but some fear the move comes too late.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

They then coated the particles with long molecular chains that acted like sticky connectors and allowed them to assemble into larger, ordered structures known as nanoparticle superlattices.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Under Covid regulations at the time, bars were only allowed to open on the condition that customers ordered and consumed their drinks while sitting down.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The board ordered the two railroads to submit more details in the next 60 days, such as how competition would be enhanced and what would change for shippers that have fewer railroads to choose from.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Yesterday the S.D.—the political police who worked under the Gestapo—had ordered her to close the family clothing store.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom