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Ahead of Saturday's demonstration, the Met Police issued a statement warning of "criminal offences", and urging people to reflect on the "potential consequences" of attending.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The Orange County district attorney’s office sought the public’s help in identifying other potential victims of Medina, after which a third accuser came forward.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Earlier this week, the U.S. agreed to a two-week cease-fire with Iran to complete a potential end to the war, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman this week discussed the potential for AI to help advance biology.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
The kids had fun, Emma and I chatted with a few more potential clients, and we got to eat leftover crab salad sandwiches.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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