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Still, the Eastlands say they consulted a few Heaven’s 27 families before deciding whether and when to reopen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

But the plaintiffs noted that Nexstar had been aware of the state attorneys general concerns since at least March 10 — more than a week before DirecTV and the state regulators sued.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She worked part-time initially, before transitioning back to full time work.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Even before then, the lithium miner had been a relative outperformer.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“I’m filling in a shift, but no reason to go into a hot kitchen before I have to. Thanks.”

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