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Fewer than 15% of voters are Republican, compared with 55% Democrats, according to party registration figures from April.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Despite the largely positive headline figures, Yao cautioned that slowing demand and weaker external orders remain key risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Guardian has reported that the former ambassador's associations with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel were among the concerns raised by the vetting agency.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The unique role came with a bonus: "Being chosen by Lego to have your own little action figures... for them to make that was pretty special."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Along the stretch of bar, there were only two shadowy figures perched, both with the large, birdlike talons in place of feet that marked them as sheydim.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny