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Decades later, an American sits on the papal throne for the first time in history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
The Servite relay team of sophomores Jace Wells, Jorden Wells and Kamil Pelovello and junior Benjamin Harris ran it in 39.70 seconds at Arcadia, the fastest in state history.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Culture Minister Catherine Pégard told AFP that Baye had "lit up a long chapter in the history of French cinema with her talent and radiant personality".
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
He added that when viewed from the longer-term history of computing and technology, “costs always fall due to economies of scale.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
I guess I need to resign myself to failing my history project and making a fool of myself in front of the class.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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