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Roars filled the air at the end of the parade route when the trophy was held aloft before confetti rained down on supporters.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Movies have grossed about $2.9 billion domestically this year, the highest total for the comparable period since before the pandemic, according to Box Office Mojo.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Still pending before the court is a similar claim from Exxon Mobil Corp., which was argued on the day in late February.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Musk founded xAI in early 2023 before officially announcing the startup’s existence in July of that year.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Her hand leaves the back of the couch and grabs the counter for support before her shuffling feet follow.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam