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Iran, after the U.S. and Israeli strikes on its naval assets, went for an asymmetrical approach which relies on land-based antiship missiles, drones and swarms of small attack craft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The newly described species include S. arabicus and S. somalicus, named after the regions where they were found, and S. speciosus, which takes its name from its vivid and attractive coloration.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Todd Meadows, a deckhand on one of the fishing vessels featured on the Emmy-winning reality series “Deadliest Catch,” died after he fell overboard into the Bering Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

There's been some relief in the rupee's slide after the central bank intervened to curb speculation, but that is likely to be temporary.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But after moments in front of the class that felt more like years, Kathy clumsily folded up her unread poem, stuffed it into her pocket, and ran home almost halfway through the rez.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith