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According to a press release from Sherrill's office, detainees have complained of undrinkable water, a lack of medical attention, and the spread of the flu and Covid-19 within the facility.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Jim McIngvale, owner of the Gallery Furniture chain in Houston, has repeatedly caught the attention of the national press for his bold bets, placed via Las Vegas sportsbooks, on local teams, including the Houston Astros.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The platform’s perpetual futures, especially those tied to traditional assets such as stocks and commodities, are capturing Wall Street’s attention.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
They paid particular attention to a woman in a wheelchair in the crowd — typical of their performances — asking if they could sit on the wheelchair.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Other pedestrians threw me annoyed glances as I skirted around them, and I knew I was drawing attention to myself, but I couldn’t slow down.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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