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Elias Pike, a sophomore criminology major, lives in an eight-person dorm suite that he shares with only one other student.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

President Trump's 15-point plan reportedly included several key demands: that Iran dismantle all major nuclear facilities, end all uranium enrichment on Iranian soil, transfer enriched stockpiles out of the country and accept intrusive international inspections.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Zuckerberg embarked on a major recruitment campaign last year to acquire talent for the Meta's efforts, poaching Scale AI co-founder Alexandr Wang and putting him in charge of a newly formed unit called Superintelligence Labs.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The triumph was a highly emotional conclusion to the ongoing drama of McIlroy’s pursuit of a career grand slam with victories at all four of golf’s major tournaments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

She didn’t want me to major in math.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson