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The wealthiest universities can offset tuition costs with large endowments, making many of them more affordable than smaller, lesser-known colleges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Analysts reckon that oil prices hinge on whether hostilities truly stop, whether shipping volumes return to their normal rate during the two-week period, and how quickly the energy supply chain can recover from conflict-related disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"He expanded our sense of what exploration can be," REI said, adding that Whittaker also became a prominent voice advocating for the protection of the outdoors.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Some universities are trying to add teaching during the week or transfer students to similar courses with weekday modules, so that students can continue to be eligible for loans in future.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“That way, we can stay for the midnight movies and not have to worry about walking through the dark so late at night.”

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