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In late 1996, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan famously warned of “irrational exuberance” in the stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Andrea Zambonin's late try helped to lift Exeter Chiefs back into the Prem play-off places as they won 35-26 against third-placed Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Players held up a photo of the late Angelo Gasca, Venice’s football coach who also helped coach softball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the match and to revel in PSG's triumph in the final held in the Hungarian capital Budapest late Saturday.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

We were late finding our shelter that morning, but Peter was not too worried because there was a thick mist all around us, and we were well enough hidden.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo