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[fawr-mer] / ˈfɔr mər /


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Former Times staff writer Malia Mendez contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Tuchel was given the remit to win the World Cup when he was appointed by England in 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Former e-commerce executives failed to overturn a binding settlement, but California judge granted them approval to amend their complaint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Former pension-fund and BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman said Canadians shouldn’t get too focused on the formal review process starting on July 1 concerning the existing U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade treaty, USMCA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Former colleagues thought Ellsberg’s outlook was too negative.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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