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Walker had learned much about handling sheep and farm equipment, but when a scene called for her to back up Gillian’s 1970s tractor, a stunt double appeared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Other data appear to back up these trends.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“But as we look at private-sector jobs picking back up, it is broader than it had been in 2025—and it’s also very specific to industries that employ noncitizens,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"Nevertheless, you can still see it in rocks that have made their way back up to the surface, you can see how they were stretched."

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

“Of course,” I say, and she runs gleefully back up the stairs.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller