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In Sants market in central Barcelona, just a few kilometres away from the ASF outbreak's ground zero, shoppers seemed reassured by the authorities' response.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But his journey back to Asia ground to a halt Feb. 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A US A-10 ground attack aircraft was also reportedly downed on Friday, with US media saying the pilot managed to eject and was rescued in nearby Kuwait.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Fey revealed the lounge has fallen apart after literally being run into the ground by too many Five-Timers Club sketches.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

When the bus ground to a stop, we were at a freight yard somewhere on the outskirts of the city.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom