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From a hillside above Abercarn in Caerphilly county, Grace Lloyd points across the moorland she can see from her home.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

On the line of limited-edition T-shirts Palantir launched last year, CEO Karp appears in watercolor, neck muscles taut and eyes hidden by dark sunglasses, above his favorite motto, “Dominate.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

A combined company would control hundreds of television stations across the U.S., reaching more than 50% of the national audience—well above the Federal Communications Commission’s longstanding ownership cap of 39%.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

The surcharge, still under negotiation, would use a sliding scale based on full market value above the $5 million threshold, layered atop existing property taxes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Nate and I are more than ready to call it a day when Zara decides to climb the ladder to assess the stuff stored in racks above the workbench.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam