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It was only when samples arrived at the biomedical research laboratory in the capital Kinshasa -- nearly 1,800 kilometres away as the crow flies -- that the Ebola outbreak was confirmed.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Currently the Senedd flies two Welsh flags and one Union flag - commonly known as the union jack - at the front of the building, alongside the flag of Ukraine.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Ryanair flies shorter flights among different countries, allowing it to pack seats tighter and source labor where it is relatively cheap.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Haley Andringa, who flies cross-country on American twice a month for her makeup artistry business, travels with up to three portable chargers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Her mouth hung open so wide Gran would've asked if she was looking to catch flies.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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