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That was the central motivation behind REBOOT: to test whether an old standard still makes sense in the era of rapid artery reopening and modern prevention.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Thirty-five years after his death, jazz giant Miles Davis, who would have turned 100 years old Tuesday, remains a truly larger-than-life figure in music and well beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

He was the youngest Premier League player when he made his debut in August 2025, at 15 years and 235 days old, and youngest scorer at 16 years and 73 days against Everton in March.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

She has replaced key figures from Maduro’s old security establishment, reshuffled nearly half the cabinet and kept her powerful brother atop the legislature.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

I hated that gloomy old house and sometimes I almost hated Willem for always seeing the dark, hard side of things.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom