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“The Olympics are an opportunity to add some jet fuel to our visitor-serving community,” Councilmember Tim McOsker said earlier this year, when the council voted to place the measure on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"I was talking to a mum earlier who's now worried about her children leaving the house," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He has also introduced more events, including a prom-themed one earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas earlier told AFP that Ukraine's attacks had spooked the Kremlin.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Oliver smiled, and there was something about the way he looked at her—like the boys from earlier.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows