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Reform Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni MS Llŷr Powell, runner-up to Plaid Cymru in last October's Caerphilly by-election, said his party intended to "add a higher level of scrutiny" to Cardiff Bay proceedings.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Spurned Spinoffs: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed spinning out the company’s robotics and consumer-hardware divisions late last year, a move intended to give them more room to grow without weighing down the core business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

When Turner acquired MGM’s library, along with Warner Bros.’ pre-1948 titles, he also became a custodian of American cinematic history, whether he intended to or not.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Tajani said he intended to discuss with Rubio the issue of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively blocked by Iran, as well as the conflict in Lebanon.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

His bets against subprime mortgage bonds were to him more than just bets; he intended them almost as insults.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis