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Studies that compare genetic variation between pairs of siblings have been able to better control for socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as parenting practices and ethnicities; in these studies, the direct effects of DNA on IQ look even smaller, still with no hint of a biological mechanism.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
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Meanwhile, majorities said the Republican president has definitely or probably not improved the functioning of government (59%) or bettered the nation’s standing on the world stage (60%).—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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In a statement on Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Chile said that China strengthens supervision of the country's deep-sea fishing by conducting 24-hour monitoring of its vessels and requiring them to report their positions hourly, far exceeding international standards.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Liu Yi Media, founded in 2022 by author Mo Jian Shao Ye, produces over 20 original short dramas a month and holds a library exceeding 500 titles.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Two movies followed in 2011 and 2014, both of which topped the UK box office.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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The chart-topping rapper took to Instagram with a heartfelt post acknowledging her 33rd lap around the sun.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Biden administration’s former top energy adviser, Amos Hochstein, warned on Thursday that AI’s energy demand is at risk of outstripping supply.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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And the tickets are free, which means demand regularly outstrips supply.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Jaguars haven’t allowed a runner to surpass 60 yards this season.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Admissions have not only bounced back but surpassed pre-pandemic levels, despite a dramatic decrease in live-action box office.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Overall, Arvind’s SS27 collection brings clarity to chaos—denim that reflects the times yet transcends them.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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So much of her work is about love transcending class, not in a cheesy way, but precisely because of the importance of that transcendence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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While viewing them, be on the lookout for spectacular fireballs — especially bright meteors that flare dramatically to outshine even the brightest planets in the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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What has been done to Shedeur will outshine everything else in this draft.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Calvin Austin, who continues to nurse a shoulder injury that forced him to miss the team's Week 6 game, is the only other wide receiver to eclipse 100 receiving yards on the season.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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New York — Build-A-Bear Workshop, the nearly 30-year-old toy brand, is having a breakout moment, eclipsing some of Wall Street’s biggest winners by targeting customers across a broad age range.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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