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Flags draped over the railings, while one striking banner portrayed Messi alongside Diego Maradona as saint-like figures, reflecting the status which so many supporters regard their greatest footballing icons.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

As a nod to the building’s legacy, where Hollywood’s earliest icons broke away from major studios to control their own work, AJU Continuum has launched its own in-house booking team for the live entertainment venue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

In Slate, Dara E. Purvis explains how those rulings undermine the legacy of one of the court’s liberal icons.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne -- the dramatic setting for Sunday's US-Iran talks -- is well-accustomed to hosting world leaders, movie icons and peace negotiations.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

This house is more than a box full of icons.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel