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James, who will extend his own NBA record for seasons played to 24, is pursuing a contract with another NBA team, according to people familiar with the situation but not authorized to discuss it publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

On Monday, Strategy said its board of directors has authorized a “BTC Monetization Program” which allows the company to sell bitcoin “from time to time.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

"Several of the children arrive on their own because they are brought quickly from the place where they are rescued," according to a doctor who requested anonymity because staff are not authorized to give statements.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Together, these cases established a consistent rule: Federal authority shields private actors from state accountability only when federal involvement is real, specific, and congressionally authorized.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

“Most of our boxes can’t be opened by anyone not previously authorized for access. Actually, all of our boxes are like that—except this one.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson