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The reason behind treating her differently was that she had begun gender-affirming care that included both puberty blockers and hormone therapy starting when she was 10 years old.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

While formal discussions have begun with Mexico, which has a larger amount of issues on the table including security and immigration, relations with Canada remain fraught.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

So far, there is little evidence that the deal to end the fighting has begun to ease these longer-term problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

It is rare to meet two co-stars whose chemistry is obvious before the interview has even begun but before I ask Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge a single question, they are already laughing together.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Inside, the rows of seats were filled, and the first session of the court had already begun.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell