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A combined company would control hundreds of television stations across the U.S., reaching more than 50% of the national audience—well above the Federal Communications Commission’s longstanding ownership cap of 39%.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

The Magnificent Seven group of stocks—the elite group of tech heavyweights including Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft—added $2.5 trillion in market cap over the last eight trading days, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Lauren Halsey walks by in her distinctive white shirt, long shorts and ball cap, beset on all sides by friends and admirers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Swinney described the food price cap as both a cost-of-living and public health measure.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Jonah noticed that the cap of the Mountain Dew bottle had never been opened.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix