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The Boys and Girls Club and YMCAs of Greater Los Angeles are offering services across the district, many at no cost.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The victim's mother, from Greater Manchester, said she was "shocked, bewildered and really angry" when she discovered her daughter had initially been targeted by Tritta on Roblox.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

A 91-year-old lollipop man from Greater Manchester is completing his final crossing after 28 years on the job.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In 1971, the U.S.-backed Shah of Iran put troops on Abu Musa along with Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb during a period of turmoil sparked by British retreat from the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“The feet of the Greater Being,” it went on, and repeated the words: “The feet of the Greater Being.”

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley