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For months, Chinese social-media users have been buzzing about the U.S. “kill line,” a phrase used in videogames to describe the point at which a character can be killed with a single blow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

James was everywhere, moving the ball, setting up his teammates, recording an amazing eight assists in the first quarter, his best single assist quarter among his 294 playoff games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Over in Tennessee, where restrictions on “processed foods and beverages” will take effect in July, Brittany, a single mom, says the cost of food is so high, she struggles even with the support of SNAP.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

And so at 46, single and without children, I decided to move to Cuenca, Ecuador, and retire years earlier than would have been possible almost anywhere else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“Something like…” Nine drew a deep breath and rattled off the premonition in a single exhale: “On All Hallows’ Eve, Deadwood will bring mayhem to Fernlight.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman