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Due to the short distances in the strait, Iran can cause significant damage even with short-range weapons, said Farzin Nadimi, senior fellow with the Washington Institute think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Although Nevada regulators investigated and fined the health practitioners involved in administering the peptides, investigators weren’t able to determine the exact cause of the reaction.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Whether bypassing the news media will actually benefit tech's cause remains an open question.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Staff will also pay close attention to his foot to ensure he uses the leg properly and it doesn’t cause any complications as he grows.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Don’t ever say you don’t believe in the Old Man of the Mountains. He hears everything that’s said in these hills, and he’ll cause you to have bad luck.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls