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Families were loaded on to tipper trucks and driven about 30 minutes away to Kubwa, an area where residents say basic amenities were missing and tensions emerged with the original inhabitants.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

As a result, any losses will be insured up to $40 billion, double the original amount announced in March.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

After the 2015 settlement, Sherin worked with Bandini de Stearn Baker’s great-niece Carolina Barrie to form the nonprofit 1887 Fund with authority from then VA Secretary Robert McDonald to restore the five original buildings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The original iPod, iPhone and iPad, also signed by Steve Jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A group of prominent men had contacted him about their interest in seeing the original mediums, Maggie and Kate, demonstrate their powers in New York City.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock