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Founded a decade ago, OpenAI kicked off the modern AI boom with the release of ChatGPT in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Following that advice would have required nerves of steel as the market initially pulled back at the outbreak of war but then paid off as stocks surged to record highs moving into June.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

During the heyday of the Estadio Azteca, the idea was for Mexico to beat their rivals before they ever kicked off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The few times he appeared outside those safe spaces came off as safari expeditions in a mysterious city the 42-year-old lifelong Angeleno obviously didn’t know.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When it's damp, nothing will set it off.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman