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The earthquake saw thousands of people ordered to evacuate in coastal areas of the southern Philippines and neighbouring Indonesia as tsunami warnings were issued by multiple countries and a regional warning centre.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A father who ordered a parenting magazine for his young family in 2007 has finally received it 19 years later.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The Kars4Kids jingle is back on the air in California after being ordered off the airwaves last month.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Last week, a judge ordered the Justices to inform him within 24 hours if the new financing should fall through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“Get ahold of yourself,” Major Puff ordered when his feet refused to march and his wings refused to flap.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el