fired

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Cecilia Vega, the show’s first Latina correspondent, was also fired as part of the recent purge, even though her contract reportedly ran through March 2027.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Russia launched 8,150 long-range drones in May, according to a compilation of daily air force reports, up to 24 percent on the number fired in April.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The officer, who fired his gun during the incident, had been chasing a suspect on foot after another vehicle had earlier failed to stop for police on Fountain Street.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The bank plans to challenge a ruling last week involving a wealth manager fired over a Super Bowl party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“The first time I fired a musket, I almost blew my hand off.”

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis