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He and his wife, Susan, have taken several Viking cruises in Europe and just bought a home in a Pennsylvania retirement community with an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

City have beaten Arsenal in a cup final and now taken apart Liverpool, with those consecutive victories signalling a clear resolve to finish the season in style.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Scientists have taken an important step toward next-generation energy technology by developing a proof-of-concept quantum battery that can charge, store, and release energy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Private credit—junk-grade loans generally made to companies taken private in leveraged buyouts—carries high rates of close to 10%.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

But when I picked up my tray, I turned to find every single picnic table taken.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith