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Indeed, this comes amid a noticeable rift in the movement, after 92 apostolic leaders issued a statement in April 2021 aimed at establishing “prophetic standards.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Batula and Cooke announced their separation in January on Instagram amid rumors that the pair was no longer living together.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The price of Bitcoin, which fell to nearly $65,000 over the past 24 hours, was rising early Monday amid fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Some of these technocrats have been purged in the past two years amid a crackdown on graft in China’s military and defense industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

We all had sweaty palms during the countdown, but the rockets fired perfectly at 9:47 a.m., and amid the fire and smoke as the rocket lifted off, Glenn was launched into the atmosphere!

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson