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McFall, who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, was selected by the European Space Agency in 2022 for a study on physically disabled astronauts.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Last month, the Commerce Department selected nearly a dozen companies to receive funding under the 2022 Chips and Science Act.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

SpaceX plans to reserve 5% of its outstanding common stock for certain employees and others selected by its executive officers, the company said on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The only other time the men’s World Cup was played in the U.S., in 1994, Arturo Angeles, a Mexican-born naturalized citizen, was the only American referee selected and he supervised just one group-play game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The roar of the audience drowned out my own cheers for the thirteen newly selected members of the USA women’s junior team.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles