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Tony arrives two hours before kick-off to buy a programme before they sell out, chats to fans and volunteers then notes down the line-ups and goalscorers for his scrapbook.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Later, the Iranian oil was unloaded from the real “Oman Pride” and transferred to another vessel before being delivered to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The discovery shows that many major animal groups were already present before the Cambrian Period began.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Casey’s General Stores will join the S&P 500, replacing Hologic Inc. before Thursday’s trading opens.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

I think back to the day before, which was the same as the three days before that, which was Dad, Jonah, and me working in the apartment building.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam