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Mr. Sewell’s book provides new insights into the mind of a critical figure in the history of the Cold War, and it holds lessons for today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

June is still an incredibly important figure in both of their lives.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Vidal, 65, was a key figure in the restoration of relations between Washington and the communist-run island during Barack Obama's presidency in 2015.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The Technology Business Programming Network, beloved by decidedly “online” technology insiders, has been acquired by OpenAI for a figure in the “low hundreds of millions” of dollars, according to the Financial Times.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

I put down my fork and bring up a Memory of what I’d seen in the Den—the figure in dark armor, accompanied by his proxy, placing bets on the illegal Warcross game.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu