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He predicts at least one interest-rate cut before year-end, and possibly a second.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

When the manifesto was brought to Nicholas, Mr. Beevor writes, “he crossed himself before picking up the pen, signed, then buried his head in his hands and sobbed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Villegas had been scheduled to go before an immigration judge on April 24, on a motion to terminate removal proceedings against him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The prices far exceed face value - between £30 and £150 - and the listings have been online since before tickets were made available to Chelsea season ticket holders via the club on Friday morning.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

She cleared her throat again and then recited her poem to the people before her, sitting politely and expectantly.

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