douglas

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The gladiator depicted on the cover of “Those Who Are About to Die” has the beginnings of a pot belly and bears not the slightest physical resemblance to Kirk Douglas or Russell Crowe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Its founder, Tommy Douglas, is largely credited with being the father of Canada's universal health care system.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have dramatically decreased the asking price of their Hudson River home by $2.25 million—nearly two years after they listed it for $12 million.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

“It’s clear Angelenos are frustrated by decades of inaction on major issues,” Douglas Herman, a spokesperson for the Bass campaign, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

We’d all held our breath as Gabrielle Douglas took the all-around gold; as Aly Raisman won first on floor; and as McKayla Maroney came away with silver on vault.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles