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Some Senators have cited concerns about the bill increasing the federal deficit, as it is expected to add $3.8 trillion to the deficit over the next decade, according to an estimate from the Congressional Budget Office.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025 -
Good news for the nearly 40 million Americans expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend: Gas prices are likely to at their lowest level since 2021, industry estimates show.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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After the plane landed safely, Priester was removed by Connecticut State Police and taken by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation before he was arrested and charged.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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The swimmer, later identified as Sean Barton, a visitor from New Mexico, received initial treatment at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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My own estimation of the value of this has diminished over time, however.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In their estimation, only economic power could lead to freedom.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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Success in the appeal can lead to savings for several years as the change becomes the basis for the next assessment, said Sepp.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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Our assessment of Barrick Mining across significant metrics such as Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Resilience During Downturns indicates that the company exhibits a moderate operating performance and financial health, as elaborated below.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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However, while consumers were more positive about current business conditions than last month, their appraisal of current job availability weakened for the fifth consecutive month.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Centered on the author’s experience with an élite team of firefighters, this analysis of California’s wildfires entwines an account of the state’s 2021 fire season with an appraisal of its record of fire suppression.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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For example, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) has identified about 800 TNOs — and that's even though DES is ostensibly a cosmological survey.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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But despite the hundreds of billions of dollars spent on developing AI models and platforms, adoption remains slow for many employees, with a recent Pew Research Center survey finding that 63% of U.S. workers use AI minimally or not at all in their jobs.—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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One of my favorite AI stories this year is the reckoning of Swedish Buy-Now-Pay-Later platform Klarna.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In recent years, Nashville has dodged its own reckoning surrounding the issue of race.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Although earnings growth has been remarkable, valuation multiples present a more conservative picture: the trailing P/E ratio rose to 11x in 2024 but has since decreased to 8x, despite improved fundamentals—reflecting investor concerns regarding sustainability and external risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Two months later, SoftBank led a $40 billion investment in OpenAI at a $300 billion valuation.—
Kate Rooney,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Underestimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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