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Many residents had already been dealing with persistent noise from nearby cryptocurrency mining operations, another industrial project the county had approved.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

In the written reasons of the punishment, Southampton's conduct was described as "contrived and determined plan from the top down" which head coach Eckert had approved.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It said West Lothian Council had approved non-statutory planning guidance, and Dumfries and Galloway Council produced similar guidance in 2020.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Commerce Department had approved around ten Chinese companies to buy Nvidia’s highly-advanced H200 chips.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

President Kennedy had approved an overflight of Cuba.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin