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Dorset Police said it arrested 11 people at the event, near East Lulworth, that drew about 2,000 people before being shut down on Sunday evening.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Fresh jitters around the global oil shock had U.S. benchmark crude prices up another 3.4% to $116 a barrel on Tuesday, while global Brent was 0.9% higher near $110 a barrel, according to FactSet.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

A California state senator alleges that police officers fabricated evidence to falsely accuse her of driving under the influence after she was T-boned at an intersection near the state Capitol.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The United States and Israel launched an attack on a bridge near the Iranian city of Qom, south of Tehran, the deputy governor of the province said, according to state TV.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The shadows from their leaves flickered on the walls, and the metal hose of the sprayer head on its stand glinted near my shoes.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu