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Mr. Hard, who worked on Harriet Tubman’s previous two albums, is a protégé of Teo Macero, whose studio editing marked several Miles Davis classics, including “Bitches Brew.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

While previous opposition leaders mustered crowds of a few dozen if they ventured out of Budapest, Magyar attracts hundreds in villages, and thousands or tens of thousands in provincial urban Fidesz strongholds.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The was 0.6% higher after the benchmark index rallied 2.9% the previous session.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

With “American Girl” and her previous single, “Pretty4U,” Day started to hone her signature sound.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It was commanded by Sir John Franklin, who had already proved himself on two previous Passage searches.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler