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Leavitt

American  
[lev-it] / ˈlɛv ɪt /

noun

  1. Henrietta, 1868–1921, U.S. astronomer.


Leavitt Scientific  
/ lēvĭt /
  1. American astronomer who discovered four novae and over 2,400 variable stars. She also developed a mathematical formula used to measure intergalactic distances.


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Meanwhile, in Washington, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News that no U.S. citizens have been reported directly affected by the violence in Mexico and reiterated the recommendation to follow State Department guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have not been notified of any reports of Americans being injured, kidnapped, or killed... and Mexican drug cartels know that they must not touch a single hair on any American or they will suffer serious consequences under this president,” Leavitt said.

From Los Angeles Times

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said later that "there was meaningful progress" made on both sides, and an agreement to "continue to work towards a peace deal together".

From BBC

“The United States provided intelligence support to the Mexican government in order to assist with an operation in Talpalpa, Jalisco, Mexico,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a Sunday statement on X. She also expressed thanks to “the Mexican military for their cooperation” with the U.S. on the raid.

From Salon

Leavitt laughed that off on Wednesday, saying that any speech about aliens is “news to me.”

From Salon