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Foakes reached his 13th first-class century from 176 balls - a superb innings, forged from adversity, for his team.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

At the center of this short tale is a strong-willed woman named Judit Lindgren, who comes of age at the turn of the 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But if you live in America, or if you’ve even been privy to the country’s culture over the last century — Americentrism basically ensures that — Emma’s admission won’t come as a shock.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Whether you are thinking about the energy shocks of the 1970s or the coal shocks of the early 19th century, one typically observed a confluence of coincident shocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He’s completely still, but outside the museum, a new century is accelerating.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day