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The event has grown in popularity since that pub talk challenge in 1963, with people from around the world taking part and crowds flocking to witness the uphill spectacle.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices has latitude in determining which companies make it into the S&P 500, as long as the new entrants meet various criteria around profitability, market capitalization and more.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“In middle school, I just observed around me this mental health crisis within my generation,” Hall said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

South Korea relies on Middle East crude for around 70 percent of its imports.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

A petite Black or Black Native, maybe your age or a year younger, stops walking to lean against the wall, wraps her arms around her stomach.

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