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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

Like Kane, the 27-year-old has not won the Champions League before.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The discovery shows that many major animal groups were already present before the Cambrian Period began.

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

He groans before motioning for the tray back through the window.

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