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They bounced back after previous losses to the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

What you’re after is contrast: some texture left intact, some turned silky, the whole thing feeling more cohesive.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Irish rock legends U2 have released their second surprise EP of 2026, with the six-track Easter Lily coming just over 40 days after Days of Ash.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Stock futures have slipped while Treasury yields pressed higher during Friday’s holiday trading session after a hotter-than-expected jobs report raised more questions about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver an interest-rate cut this year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

I pass the park that Mom always used to take us to, where I’ve been taking Mav to play fetch just about every day before and after school, flee through the shadows of the trees.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam