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He was shopping with his family around noon in Irvine ahead of his birthday this weekend when they received a notice to evacuate from the city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

That impressive run of wins underlines how far Bordeaux - who were only formed in 2006 after the merger of two clubs - are ahead of the rest of Europe.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

At the same time, it isn’t yet clear how the gains from AI might ultimately be spread across the economy, and there are likely to be periods ahead when realized profit growth is weaker.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The bejeweled event on the French Riviera has become a crucial stop for filmmakers and movie stars to elevate a film’s credibility and bolster its appeal ahead of awards season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

We took a couple of turns, until Russell pointed ahead at the distant hills at the end of the long stretch of road.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu