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The drone was supposed to fly for the first time in 2021, but didn’t have its first flight until April, according to a Pentagon assessment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The New York Times first reported news of her departure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
“In terms of myself, the teaching part of it was something that I’ve maybe grown a little bit since like the very first practice I coached two years ago,” Redick said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
It is not the first time that Huel has landed in hot water with the ASA over the use of its products as a replacement for conventional food.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
He had been terribly seasick on his first voyage from Boston to Chile in 1852, he tells her.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards saw a number of firsts: A first-time host, a first-time Emmy winner and the first to win two lead acting Emmys in a night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
When we’re young the markers of time are mostly thrilling firsts: first day of school, first kiss, graduation, first job, marriage, first home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
There are not many firsts for the women's game left, thanks in no small part to Heather Knight.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
"This is a lot of firsts stacked on top of each other," said Shawn Domagal-Goldman, the director of NASA's astrophysics division, during a recent call with reporters.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
You won’t be here for the firsts anymore.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
