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Irvine police said it had responded to an altercation at the intersection of Michelson Drive and Carlson Avenue, the general area where the 13 Teslas had been vandalized.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
She was readmitted to Labour shortly before the 2024 general election however, in a BBC interview just over a year ago she said she did not regret the incident and defended her original remarks.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The Milan-based fashion house called its results "solid" amid a general slump in the luxury sector that predates the war in the Middle East.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general since April, when Trump fired his predecessor Pam Bondi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The spirit trend didn’t dissolve overnight, but skeptics had now exposed fraud often enough that belief among the general public was fading fast.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
There were also reports of parents bringing their petitions to Union Army generals stationed in Maryland.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Attorneys generals in 12 states last week filed a lawsuit to prevent the deal from going forward.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Over the weekend, the news was full of reports of meetings and discussions, as Zelensky consulted ministers and generals.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Earlier this year, Kessler represented the state attorney generals in their winning case against Live Nation Entertainment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Its generals planned to attack Pizarro, he said, and free the emperor.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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