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Oman and Iran held talks on easing passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Omani state news agency reported.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

That afternoon in 2025, with his shellacked coif flapping against his bronzed forehead in the wind, the president held up hastily-assembled poster boards bearing the names of the world’s countries and territories.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

He held up a handwritten note for Boyd to read.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Sale Sharks held off a second-half comeback from Harlequins to progress to the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Tansy held her ground, and Aunt Fanny faltered.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck