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Outside of the culinary sphere, tomatoes have also become something of a cultural icon, thanks to a “Tomato Girl” microtrend that took off in summer 2023.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

While those others took decades, he believes AI implementation will accelerate over the next few years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

It was the first time all seven members had performed together since they took a break to complete their mandatory military service in South Korea.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Oil prices eased in subdued Easter holiday trading as investors took encouragement from news of some tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The night her mother took a Kleenex and forcibly tried to wipe the makeup off her face, Sharon flounced from the house and into her boyfriend’s truck.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith