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White is the latest festival alum added to the bill for a surprise slot in recent years, joining the likes of Weezer and Ed Sheeran in 2025, Blink-182 in 2023 and Arcade Fire in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The text in question has been diluted in recent days in the hope of avoiding rejection.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The S&P 500 remains down this year despite its recent rebound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In recent weeks - several Asian countries including Pakistan, India and the Philippines - have made agreements with Tehran to let some ships pass through the strait safely.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The Spiritualist press ran stories about the more recent phenomenon of “apport” mediums, who channeled spirits that dropped gifts, like lilies or doves, into the laps of séance attendees.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock