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Paul Celan performed one of the 20th century’s strangest acts of literary fidelity: He remained true to German by forcing it to answer for what had been done in its name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A host of acts are scheduled for the second day of the festival, including rock band The Cure, US pop star Addison Rae and British singer PinkPantheress.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Unless the state acts, contaminated water will continue running off businesses’ parking lots into drains, adding to the “toxic soup” in Southern California waterways, said Bruce Reznik, executive director of Los Angeles Waterkeeper.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"This aspect needs to be managed. If North Korea acts in a provocative and belligerent manner, it could trigger regional conflict, which could run counter to China's interests," Hong said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It was simply a description of the way things were—of hell and heaven, of how men act and how God acts.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom