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At least in 2024, USC only had to pay one football coach, after paying Clay Helton a combined $9 million not to coach over the two previous years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

They both had home wins against each other, but England's was a 1-0 victory while Spain enjoyed a 4-0 win on Friday against below-par visitors.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Herz said the company has never had a problem covering its dividend—even when natural-gas prices fell to multiyear lows last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

On the other side are companies including OpenAI, which have had discussions with administration officials about the importance of the center, known as CAISI, and preserving its power, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It had been commandeered in the night by the US Navy.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly