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In its current phase, the project uses robotic instruments to collect spectra from millions of objects across the sky, helping scientists study how stars, black holes, and galaxies evolve over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

With their 51-44 victory over the burned Orange, the Bruins have advanced to the national championship game Sunday against a physically dominant group from powerhouse South Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Clement’s prophecies over the years, Bartholomew explained, were “often expressed in a vague and obscurantist way,” but “Trump does not appear to have been a figure of particular interest.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Jon added that the response from the public already "has been great" and is "hoping" that A-listers who are Jaws fans, like Tom Cruise, will venture over for a tour.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

She scratched at a logo T-shirt weighed down over her right shoulder with a beaded pin that read Sandy June’s Legendary Grandparent.

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