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In February, shortly before the Ambani investment became public, the company sought an extension on its permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“A lot of new dads don’t realize how much they’re struggling because they feel ashamed or because they don’t realize it’s common shortly after the birth of a baby,” Saxbe said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In a statement released shortly afterwards on the Facebook page of a local politician, the victim's family appealed for calm.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

OpenAI on Monday said it had filed confidentially for an initial public offering, shortly after rival AI company Anthropic said it had done the same.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Even so, Penelope could only marvel at his incredible tale, which started shortly after she had last seen him, when the two friends parted at the Ashton train station....

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood