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Two hundred fifty years ago, the “truths” Thomas Jefferson laid out in the Declaration of Independence were not yet “self-evident,” as Elaine Pagels pointed out in a recent essay.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Sony Pictures Entertainment plans to lay off a few hundred employees globally in a move to restructure its business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Visible light has wavelengths of several hundred nanometers, while infrared light extends to a micrometer or more.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

One was thought to be targeting the residence of the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat in Saudi Arabia, located a few hundred feet from the embassy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The thought of the four hundred dollars the Blythes had demanded stuck me like a hot poker.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu