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There, he managed the homepage of the website and app, sent breaking news alerts and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

With “The Drama,” Borgli walks the line between the two without breaking a sweat.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Crucially, researchers estimate that breaking the elliptic curve cryptography protecting Bitcoin and most major cryptos could require fewer than 500,000 physical qubits on a superconducting quantum computer.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Drag was an important part of Ortiz’s approach to playing Jim Jimenez, the boundary breaking nonbinary pirate heartthrob on HBO’s cult show “Our Flag Means Death.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Edith-Anne’s knack for breaking wild ponies to the saddle was demonstrated many times in the series, but there was always a great deal of bucking and kicking to endure.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood