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The 38-year-old forward thought he had scored the 61st hat-trick of his career late on, but the MLS attributed the 89th-minute strike as an own goal by Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The Russian foreign ministry described the strike as a "monstrous crime against the peaceful population".

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

WGA West staffers also played a key role in the strike, as they too joined the picketing lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Tehran has an estimated 2,000 midrange ballistic missiles that can reach across the region and strike as far as Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

“I never said this was all I was ever going to do. It’s not always wise to strike as hard as you can at the first opportunity. This is a long race, not a sprint.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth