Hans
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Mezrich’s “Checkmate” focuses on the 2022 Sinquefeld Cup scandal, where world champion Magnus Carlson accused Hans Niemann of cheating in his upset.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
We see Hans Holbein the Elder’s magnificent silverpoint portrait of Mathes Roriczer, drawn about 1490.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
“At the lower end, there is more strain,” Hans said.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Despite the concern, "risk to the wider public remains low", the World Health Organization's director for Europe Hans Kluge said in a statement, adding that "there is no need for panic or travel restrictions".
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
We left Hans and Toos to answer the doorbell and went upstairs to get breakfast.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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