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Their company, Curbside SOS, was bought last month by roadside-assistance platform Honk Technologies, which is controlled by private-equity investor Frontenac, said Matt Maloney, co-founder of Grubhub and Curbside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That money was deposited into a bank account Davis jointly controlled, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

This means scramblers or quadbikes will only be used for agricultural purposes and for controlled licenced sports events.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Researchers assessed their ability to stay awake in a controlled, low-stimulation setting during hours that matched their typical work schedule.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The Viet Cong controlled the village down the road, the man explained.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin