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"My wife took shelter in the bathroom," he said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Finding the right balance between innovation and permanence with fast-evolving EV technology took half a decade, massive investment, and a key hire from the tech industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

That took Fernandes past the mark previously set by Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“Ready or Not 2” and “They Will Kill You” took one last swing at the well-worn eat-the-rich occult subgenre.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

It was just like the boat that Dad used to have, that he took Jonah and me out fishing every weekend in, before it was awarded to Mom in the divorce.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam