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Celtic have only scored more than two goals once in their last 10 outings, but a result or two like Rangers' against Falkirk and that goal difference deficit could quickly change.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Will Denyer, chief economist at Gavekal Research, suggests pairing long positions in Brazilian and South Korean Equities: Brazil chiefly as a hedge against ongoing conflict and South Korea as a bet on peace.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Gulf states, led by Saudi Arabia, supported the U.S. campaign against Iran and have so far viewed American military performance favorably for the most part.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"By improving how we study viral proteins and antibody responses, we hope this platform will help advance next-generation vaccines against some of the world's most challenging viruses."

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Willem, Nollie, Pickwick, Peter—all of us here—drawn against our wills across this square.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom