black

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During an Indian Premier League match on Sunday, Mumbai Indians players wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Jake LaRavia pulled on his black T-shirt to reveal a motto befitting the Lakers’ newest iron man.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

They help scientists understand how often black holes switch between active and quiet states, how jets change as they age, and how surrounding environments can alter the structure of entire galaxies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

I’ve been wrestling, like Steve, to find ways to free myself from the black hole in my pocket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Clasping his little black paws, his one good eye glowing brightly from beneath the shadow of his cloak, Clare said, “Mr. Frabwick, I’ll just be out with it. You’re dead.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman