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Feeling liberated from the weight of history would, he hoped, provide autonomy between mind and body at the sport's biggest tournaments.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Getty’s closure announcement comes as the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum gears up for its own closure and renovation — the first significant overhaul in its 50-year history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"American's Miami hub is the preeminent US gateway to Latin America, and our service to Venezuela is a key part of our history and our future," said the airline's chief commercial officer Nat Pieper.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

During the D-Day invasion Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered one of the largest public prayers in history over the radio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It was hard to believe, at such moments, that the rest of Europe was locked in the bloodiest war in history.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom