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Arbaeen, which means forty in Arabic, marks the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and a founding figure in Shia Islam.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
“He remains an important, underrecognized figure in the history of bluegrass and an influential mandolin player whose genius is recognized more readily by his fellow musicians than by the casual fan.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
To paraphrase Stephen Miller, surely the most instrumental figure in the Trump White House, the only thing that matters is power.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Forbes was also a public figure in a proposal to redevelop Fisherman’s Wharf, which envisions constructing a public plaza and adding a new overlook and lighting to the wharf’s inner lagoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
A powerful figure in Washington, he was allowed to shape the agency as he wanted.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
