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Both sets of our parents were aging rapidly and reminding us of our own mortality.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Italy missed out on a spot at this summer's showpiece event when they were beaten 4-1 on penalties by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Tuesday's play-off.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Airline stocks were falling amid renewed worries about rising fuel costs, and how that could eventually hurt travel demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The researchers also observed distinct patterns of neural activity depending on whether the mice were exploring options or committing to a decision.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Maggie’s father had recently passed, and she and her little sister, Virginia, were temporarily living with their aunt Mabel and uncle Roy in Michigan while her mom finished nursing school back in Oklahoma.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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