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The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026 -
The city is clamoring to clinch one of two league expansion spots by Manfred’s retirement in 2029, taking the number of teams from 30 to 32.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Investigators never found footage of her leaving, according to the outlets, and her body has not been recovered.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The need at right-back feels more pressing, with Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth leaving, and Tino Livramento’s future uncertain.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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This year’s primary should be wide open, with DeSantis departing, but the party has anointed one candidate, Koger said.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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At the recent practice session in KCK, fans of the team gathered near the stadium just to catch a glimpse of their bus arriving and departing.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The court’s abdication of its modern responsibility for supervising electoral democracy seems to rest on the naive belief that democracy will succeed in regulating itself.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The queen, 86, cited health concerns among her reasons for stepping down in the shocking speech announcing her abdication.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Let passengers exit the train before boarding This rule isn’t unique to Japan, but blocking the door or pushing against the exiting crowd is considered extremely impolite.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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According to research firm Kpler, only seven ships on Friday passed through the strait — five entering and two exiting.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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After more than three additional months with no change in status, Carvalho decided to step down, sending a resignation letter late Sunday that took effect immediately.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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More legal matters for Gateway The decision closes another legal door for Gateway Church following the resignation of Pastor Morris two years ago this month.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Wilburn has been placed on administrative leave, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to CNN.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Many of them are variations on the amount of silver in the leaves, or the pattern the silver coloration makes.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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