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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

Since then, several hundred applicants in Camp As Sayliyah have had their visas denied, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Several hundred people, including some in combat uniforms and wearing face coverings, have taken part in a dissident republican Easter commemoration in Londonderry.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Mr. Gibson said, "The first prize is fifty thousand dollars. There are other prizes, too. One hundred and fifty thousand in prizes."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell