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Years of absorbing shocks have left companies leaner and more adaptable, like an athlete in peak training rather than one running on fumes, said Sheets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted as caretakers, helping hold neurons together and keeping brain circuits running smoothly.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Today, the out-of-the-box strategy is running into problems.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

With core inflation running at about 3% annually, well above the Fed’s 2% target, healthcare is a big reason that the last mile back to targeted inflation has proved so difficult.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He looked older than the pines, his eyes as pale as running water.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman