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Burris said the experience has given him flashbacks to the period before King’s beating and the subsequent protests over police brutality, when officers felt they could act with impunity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

As for Frank Lampard at Coventry, well he needs no introduction to the top-flight, but I am sure he will be tested over what is such a hard grind for all the promoted teams.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

If she starts taking the survivor’s benefit now and lives to age 95, she would miss out on approximately $128,000 in benefits over her lifetime.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“The World Cup is going to do wonders for soccer in this country, as it did over 30 years ago,” he continued.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

I shove it into my backpack as we lurch over another bump.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith