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One canvasser, Timothy Nikonorov, explained that he had been an active volunteer with Mamdani’s campaign before becoming a frequent canvasser for Park, and an occasional canvassing lead.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Meta’s core ads business is still booming but its number of daily active users, a closely watched metric for investors, recently declined sequentially for the first time since Meta started reporting it in 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"And in fact is incredibly active, much more so in many cases than much younger people that are around him. Those are facts."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

This time, instead of being arrested for disobedience, she was told she could be on active flight duty once again.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein