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For the past month, two 20-somethings, Anthony Gross and Kate De Petro, have hosted “Pizza to Pews,” a pre-Mass meetup at The Pizza Box nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Mudstone forms from fine grained sediment that once settled in water, suggesting the area may have hosted lakes billions of years ago.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

Altadena’s two libraries, both spared from destruction, have borne outsize responsibility for picking up the slack from these losses, and have hosted community events and workshops for those hoping to rebuild.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Relatives in Afghanistan have hosted the family, but he said he felt a sense of "embarrassment" for overstaying their welcome.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have hosted meetings in support of the International Compact.

From The Iraq Study Group Report by Iraq Study Group (U.S.)