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Still, the Eastlands say they consulted a few Heaven’s 27 families before deciding whether and when to reopen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

While Abel presented his first shareholder letter to Buffett before its publication, Buffett kept a light touch with his edits, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Deputies responded to a call shortly before 4 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Nevertheless, Anthropic's tools are still in use at all of the government agencies that had been using them before the designation.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He grins, showcasing his solo left dimple that I didn’t notice before, and slips into the pool beside me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam