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Local leaders in Bille accept that widespread oil theft happened in the region but believe Shell should still be held responsible for pollution from its infrastructure.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Jose Ugarte was leading Estuardo Mazariegos in the field of six candidates in the District 9 race held by termed-out Councilmember Curren Price.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The map had been blocked in federal court, in a dispute revolving around how it treated a Gulf Coast district currently held by Rep. Shomari Figures, a Black Democrat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

But Trump said that "interestingly" the new dinner would be held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington -- which was a Trump hotel from 2016 to 2021.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The next barracks we entered held a row of desks with women clerks seated behind them.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom