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Cheng was one of the western Altadena residents who received evacuation orders late on Jan. 7, 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

He knew there was still time for another twist as Truffert hooked the ball into the roof of the net late on.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

But by the late ’70s, Cheech & Chong were well-versed in covertly incorporating social commentary into their act.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Abel wrote in his annual letter in late February that Weschler “manages about 6% of our investments, including a portion of the portfolio formerly overseen by Todd Combs.”

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

After that came a wonderful mash that Renn made of late lingonberries and hazelnuts, and finally some beechnuts, which they burst by the fire and peeled to get at the small, rich nuts inside.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver