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"The decision-makers now know practically everything there is to know about the saltworks," the 57-year-old said, referring to the numerous studies and plans discussed by governments over the years.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

It found that a "vast amount" of taxpayers' money was wasted on PPE - almost £10bn of the £14.9bn spent by the UK and devolved governments.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Many of the smartest people in the world warned governments, companies and people Monday that they need to be ready for the deep impact that artificial intelligence is going to have on the economy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

PARIS—European authorities sanctioned Russian intelligence units and hackers on Monday, accusing them of a 15-year campaign targeting governments and critical infrastructure across the continent.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

I intervened in this piece of charming youthful désespoir; countering that some philosophers say governments were instituted to protect the natural rights of the citizen; to which Octavian said that nature recognizes no rights.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson