racing

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Anthropic and its competitors are racing to roll out new tools to customers ahead of highly anticipated initial public offerings, and slowdowns and regulatory barriers can cost the companies billions of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The 5th Circuit’s ruling neuters a law that Congress enacted in 2020 to impose nationwide standards on the horse racing industry after the existing state-by-state patchwork failed to prevent equine fatalities and corruption scandals.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2026

The court had heard the brothers were racing and trying to get ahead of each other on the stretch of road between Newtown and Welshpool.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“You found she was speeding, you found she was racing ... but there was no evidence of deceit,” she said, adding, “She did not see the children, and there was no agreement to race.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Is it weird that my heart’s racing and I’m kind of sweaty?

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz