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Last summer, Ukraine began deploying the Gogol-M - an aerial "mothership" drone capable of flying hundreds of kilometers into Russia before releasing two smaller attack drones.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Later, the Iranian oil was unloaded from the real “Oman Pride” and transferred to another vessel before being delivered to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The disease was first documented in a major outbreak between 1955 to 1956, but it took decades before it became a major focus of scientific research.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The data suggests buyers and sellers came to the table regardless of rates in March—though such pending deals can still fall through before closing.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“Sorry, Park, I tried,” I offer, before sitting next to him.

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