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The revenge of the analog—through the popularity of Moleskine notebooks and letterpress cards, through the revival of film cameras among Gen Z—comes down to something more interesting than simple nostalgia.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Elsewhere, Turkey has drawn down about 60 metric tons from its reserves since the conflict began — about $8 billion worth of gold — to defend the lira, she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

González put down the microphone and somebody turned down the lights.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

For many, he will go down as the club's greatest ever right-back.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Not only was my first-ever date a dud, but now I had to let Ethan down gently.

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