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The reason is that the sport’s fancy new automated ball-strike system couldn’t function without it—which means that the days of players embellishing their heights for posterity are officially over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The species has been officially named Doolysaurus huhmini.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Those efforts survived several presidencies until President Donald Trump officially established the program during his first White House term.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Mortensen and Paul, who initially met through social media, officially revealed on TikTok that they were in a relationship in September 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

That means Tim and I are officially late for homeroom and the elections.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein