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A free throw from Mikal Bridges and Anunoby either side of Dylan Harper's two missed attempts for the Spurs sealed a memorable victory for the Knicks.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

In 1871, a Harper’s magazine article, based on pioneers’ reminiscences, created the legend of a humble, seed-scattering, barefoot wanderer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"Failure is less frightening than having dreams you never try to achieve," Anei told Harper's Bazaar recently.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Gerald Marzorati, a friend of Pollan’s since they were hired as young editors in 1983 at Harper’s, says you can trace his interests back to his first book on gardening.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Waud, an artist who workedfor Harper’s Weekly, provided many of the Civil War illustrations used in that publication. the chaos, watching.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly