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In a grueling defensive slugfest with fellow No. 1-seed Texas, the Bruins won 51-44 to advance to Sunday’s national championship game against South Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Sankar noted that since late 2022, ASML’s valuation has declined from a 120% premium against semiconductor equipment peers such as Applied Materials, Lam Research and KLA Corp, to roughly a 20% premium today.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Before Putin confidant Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group turned against Mr. Putin in their infamous mutiny of June 2023, Prigozhin took to Telegram to denounce Russia’s generals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Meg had been vaccinated against meningitis strains A, C, W and Y when she was 14 through the NHS vaccination schedule but not MenB, as this is only offered to young children born after 2015.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

My former master was corrupted by dark forces, so I turned against him to save our realm.

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