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Halfway into Bass’ four-year term, the figure had climbed above 30%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

To be clear, Democrats are not above criticism.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Watch the video above to find out ways to detect whether your devices are clean or have fallen victim to hackers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The Met Office has now stopped generating the long term average number of days of snowfall a month, so average data since 2010 is not included in the above table.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Her quiver and how she carried in the other hand, high above her head.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver