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Instead, Pratt declined an invite to their only other scheduled debate and never bothered with the forums civic groups across the city held in order for their members to hear from candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

President Trump has held off on approving the package as he presses his administration to maintain a conciliatory tone toward Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There are about three million legally held firearms in South Africa and at least the same number of unlicensed weapons, according to statistics cited by Gideon Joubert from the South African Gunowners' Association.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Pope Leo flew to Spain on Saturday, starting his visit in Madrid where he gave an unprecedented speech to the Spanish parliament and held an open-air mass with 1.5 million people.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

There was a railing along the bottom five steps: I grabbed it with my free hand and held on.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom