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Research by Banda University of Agriculture and Technology found that nearly one-sixth of the district's dense forest cover disappeared between 1991 and 2022, largely due to mining and agricultural expansion.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“They were getting their lunch because they no longer feared having their photos taken,” says Traci Sandstrom, one of the district’s co-superintendents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

During the shooting, five of the district’s school close to the Islamic Center were placed on lockdown.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In a statement to The Times, Komrosky said he thought the photo of the polo players was “inappropriate and their attire didn’t align with the district’s dress code administrative regulation.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

For the opening ceremonies, you're supposed to wear something that suggests your district's principal industry.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins