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The first chick hatched late Saturday at 11:33 p.m. while the second emerged Sunday at 8:30 a.m., according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit group that oversees the couple’s webcam.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

As a result I like 2-year Treasurys at 4%, as they were in late March, and if 10-year U.K. gilts hit 5% again I like those even more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Details of the second airman being rescued emerged in US media late on Saturday night.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The ceremony will also bring back memories of late pope Francis, who last appeared in public on Easter Sunday last year -- a few hours before he died.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“Yesterday we had a situation at the teatime fashion parade. One of our models arrived late and thus caused a great disruption in the presentation.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu