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The effectiveness of the measure at the World Cup is open to debate, as there will be a three-minute hydration break in each half, creating a natural timeout for coaches.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Investors continue to debate whether tech stocks are partying like it’s 1999.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Though the drones’ origins may be subject to debate, there is no question of their impact, supercharging displacement in a conflict that has already forced more than 14 million out of their homes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Congress is also set to debate a federal AI bill in the coming weeks based on a recently released White House framework.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
While the rest of the country has fitfully cut back welfare and continues to debate class disparities and the barriers to mobility, Whitiker has quietly traversed several classes in a single lifetime.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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