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For the most part, Shotwell has tried to keep a low profile and has not been pulled into public controversies involving Musk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

When the Knicks ripped off a 13-0 run in the third quarter, the Spurs tried five straight shots from beyond the 3-point arc—and didn’t make a single one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They were ordered to surrender their passes and were informed that if they tried to reenter the hall they would be arrested for trespassing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

On Tuesday’s edition of “The Five,” co-host Jesse Watters tried to downplay the boos.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

When she swam in the lake and tried to hold her breath, she felt the same kind of nervousness that she felt when she was supposed to have read her poem.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith