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And it seems to be a continuation of previous posts about the Iran War and the Iranian refusal to comply with his orders to them.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

SDSSJ0715-7334 has just 0.005 percent of the metals found in the Sun, making it the most metal-poor star ever observed, more than twice as metal-poor as the previous record holder.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Mr. Hard, who worked on Harriet Tubman’s previous two albums, is a protégé of Teo Macero, whose studio editing marked several Miles Davis classics, including “Bitches Brew.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

And this year's campaigns from the two main kit-makers - Adidas and Nike - mark a notable departure from previous competitions, featuring more streetwear-inspired collections than traditional matching football shorts, socks and boots.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Within minutes of waking, the tangle of problems that had flummoxed Penelope so thoroughly the previous evening had somehow sorted themselves into neat skeins of wool, as it were.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood