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Spring has officially sprung here on the East Coast, meaning it’s almost time for one vegetable — or, rather, berry — to enjoy its peak season.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Later, Cynthia’s body was officially identified by her fingerprints.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The People’s Bank of China, arguably the single most important driver of the central-bank buying trend since 2022, appears to have officially paused its gold purchases, said GoldCore’s Skoyles.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran's only operational civilian nuclear facility, was built by Russia and officially handed over in September 2013, after decades of twists, turns and delays linked to Iran's turbulent history.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“Okay, that tropical storm is now officially Hurricane Adelaide. They say it’ll hit us in a few days. Or it could turn east and head out to sea.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein