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Because his father was born in Brooklyn and later lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ryerson was eligible to play for either Norway or the U.S., which has missed just one World Cup since 1990.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Lithgow won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his portrayal of the controversial, beloved British author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s poignant drama “Giant,” directed by Nicholas Hytner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Durham head coach Ryan Campbell has suggested Stokes could play for the county in the One-Day Cup, which runs alongside The Hundred.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

While the majority of players on this summer’s team play for major teams in Europe, only eight players on the 1994 squad had a club affiliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He would be mere child’s play for them.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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