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James has been designated the third option behind Doncic and Reaves yet has still averaged 20.6 points per game, 6.9 assists and 6.0 rebounds in his 23rd season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

She told Newsbeat she's been "keeping an eye" on fuel prices, and has had to raise lesson prices by 50p to £37.50 per hour.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The study analyzed average temperatures from 1950 to 2021, along with more than 26,000 daily temperature readings per state.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The central Florida metro of Ocala had the biggest population percentage gain in the U.S. last year, per Census estimates, followed by Myrtle Beach and Spartanburg, S.C.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

If there are pets that require care, that’s another five dollars per hour.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller