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The actor’s first major theater role in Los Angeles was in Tom Eyen’s comedy “The Dirtiest Show in Town” in 1972.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Burton's links with beer date back to the 11th Century when monks first started brewing.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The pair have asked a US judge to dismiss the charges against them, claiming they have immunity as president and first lady of a sovereign country.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
So-called initial jobless claims fell slightly in the first week of October to stay below the key 200,000 threshold for the fourth week in a row.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
We enter, and the first thing that gets my attention, as always anywhere, is the music playing—Chopin, Nocturne Op.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Austin Opera, the $5 million company in the Texas state capital—much smaller than the better-known outfits of Dallas and Houston—is having some firsts this season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
When we’re young the markers of time are mostly thrilling firsts: first day of school, first kiss, graduation, first job, marriage, first home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Court documents show Rinderknecht tried to call 911 seconds after cameras firsts spotted the flames.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
There are not many firsts for the women's game left, thanks in no small part to Heather Knight.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
A lot of my memories include him, but a lot of my firsts don’t.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
