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In its transparency and boundless views, the Geffen Galleries speak of sunshine and mobility; never before has a major California museum so completely captured the state’s carefree affect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

According to the nonprofit Owl Research Institute, this stage is known as fledgling, when young birds leave the nest before they are fully capable of flight and begin exploring their surroundings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Firstly in August 2021, and then again last year - just 16 days before his arrest outside the embassy.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

A rally that has already catapulted stocks higher with a velocity rarely seen before continued to pick up speed on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

I walk backward a few steps before spinning on my heel and jogging across the parking lot toward the gravel road.

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