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According to the researchers, these findings raise the possibility of developing therapies that better harness CD4+ T cells, particularly against tumors that have learned to evade traditional CD8+ T cell attacks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over a leaked tax-return scandal from six years ago was on the verge of an epic settlement.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Analysts attributed slumps in Tesla sales in 2025 to be partly due to customers turning against Musk.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

—The dollar eased after reaching a near two-month high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“You feel it,” I whisper, resting my head against her.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes