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As miserable as that would be for retirees, one can lose sight of all the other ways Social Security reform will be transformative for the economy, for good or ill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The Rams are the favorite to win the Super Bowl on home turf this season, and for good reason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Stahl says he’s optimistic about AI’s potential for good — that is, when it’s used responsibly.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
Christianne Benner - the president of Europe's largest industrial union IG Metall and deputy chair of VW's Supervisory Board - said the carmaker had "fought hard for good solutions" to address a "crisis situation".
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Greenish-yellow lightning flashed around the edges of the plywood boards they’d put up, and—poom—the electricity went out for good.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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