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I wrote a column shortly after, heralding Lopez’s overwhelming victory as a new era for Latino politics in Orange County, where Latinos make up a third of the population but still wield little power.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Colin Korczyk, a 39-year-old from New Jersey who works for a construction company, gave up early in the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Briton won two grands prix, while Antonelli's best result was a single podium finish in third place in the Canadian Grand Prix.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Luca Parmitano also will be making his third spaceflight.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

I shot the piece of machinery in question a look out of the corner of my eye as I ate my third piece of garlic bread.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin