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At the end of the interview, when asked if she passes any wisdom down, Alicia - a year younger than Caroline - scoffs: "What wisdom?"

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Disruptions to grocery and distribution networks in the United States shut down ordering systems and delayed deliveries across several major chains.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

US media reported Friday that American special forces had rescued one of two crew members of a downed F-15, the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Thousands of striking beef plant workers in Colorado agreed to return to work, ending a three-week strike at a slaughter plant owned by JBS JBS -2.04%decrease; red down pointing triangle , the world’s largest meatpacker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Moshom and Kathy sat down to wait for their frybread beside the group playing DnD.

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