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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen said in March that he will be resigning after 18 years in the role, though he will be staying on until a successor is chosen.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

PVC was chosen because it is considered one of the most harmful plastics for human health, with known mutagenic and carcinogenic properties.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

If you believe the official line, Pope Leo XIV is the direct successor to St. Peter, Jesus Christ’s chosen representative of his church on Earth.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

And she is enjoying the life she has chosen - be it assembling a hearty salad from freshly picked vegetables, or journaling in a cozy living room done up exactly how she wants.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

All were chosen for their broad intelligence and utter skepticism.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock