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A state funeral for Khamenei was initially announced but could ultimately not be held because of the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Closely held Sazerac has 550 brands, including Buffalo Trace bourbon, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“The Handmaid’s Tale,” once a defining show of the late 2010s, continued after extended pauses but struggled to maintain the cultural grip it once held.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The lack of sustained momentum for Nvidia’s stock — and for Broadcom’s — hasn’t exactly held the chip sector back, however, as DataTrek noted on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Instead, she held up something: an untidy bundle of switches.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck