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The City Council member made a surprise late entry into the mayor’s race, the last of the major candidates to file for the primary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The latest legal challenge comes as OpenAI prepares to confidentially file for an initial public offering, which could come as soon as the next few weeks, according to the Wall Street Journal.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The broad language of the federal compassionate release statute allows for prisoners to file for relief from a lengthy sentence so long as rehabilitation alone does not provide the justification.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Shares rose 12%—adding to a 20% rise in the previous session—following news that OpenAI, one of its biggest investments, is preparing to file for an initial public offering soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“Hi...um...I just wanted to make sure that my family is all up to date. You know, with the forms we need to file for electricity help.”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden