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Private Chinese refineries, known as “teapots,” have become the primary buyers of Iranian crude, after China’s state-owned energy giants, wary of upsetting Washington, left the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Pregnancy would suggest that something unusual happened, like she was about to give birth and her partner died or left.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He said: "Staff safety must come first. But dismissing a long-serving employee in these circumstances sends entirely the wrong message. It penalises those who act, while offenders are left unchecked."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Gains left shares trading at about 87 times estimated 2026 earnings, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

I glance back at Dalton on my left, Awesiinh to the right and farther behind us.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith