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Tesla sold 358,023 EVs, below Wall Street’s expectations but an improvement against a very weak quarter a year earlier.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

And Nakamura, competing for a shot at the world title, had no idea what to do against the player suddenly rocking the chess world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

On Thursday, a United Nations committee concluded that Mexico’s disappearance crisis constituted “crimes against humanity” and took what it called the “exceptional step” of forwarding the matter to the General Assembly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In February, US troops were deployed to Nigeria to train its forces and help them with intelligence in their fight against Islamist militants and other armed groups.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Frosty cold nipped the air, but a rising sun promised to put up a valiant fight against the chill.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman