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Employers already under pressure to cut workers—such as in the tech industry—may welcome some of these retirements, said Gad Levanon, chief economist at Burning Glass Institute, which studies labor-market data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
An important strength of this framework is that it does not depend on any single explanation for how these fluctuations arise.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
He noted that she “already had these health issues in the past” and said he was surprised she lasted as long as she did, but People did not specify what those issues might be.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
"It was similar to SEO, positioning yourself as an expert in these areas and making sure you're giving the LLMs everything they need to provide a thorough and conclusive answer," he says.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Together we trooped through the house and shop, looking, stroking—“ Remember how Betsie would set out these cups?”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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