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Amazon MGM Studios’ “Verity,” starring Anne Hathaway, easily lapped “Digger,” coming in first at the domestic box office with a haul of $32.6 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
They had scored just twice in the WSL prior to Sunday's match and Alessia Russo's goal in the 49th minute against City was her first in the league this season.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The film follows the whirlwind, two-month career of The Wonders, a group so replacement-level that we first meet them arguing over “The” band names that are already taken.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
During the first four days of Lakers training camp, Thybulle was frequently listed as one of the players who has been a menace on defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
When Grace and I first met, it wasn’t instant love.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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
As we age, the firsts are replaced by a steady accumulation of lasts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Court documents show Rinderknecht tried to call 911 seconds after cameras firsts spotted the flames.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 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
Today is gonna be a day of firsts.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
