acts

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"This aspect needs to be managed. If North Korea acts in a provocative and belligerent manner, it could trigger regional conflict, which could run counter to China's interests," Hong said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

A host of acts are scheduled for the second day of the festival, including rock band The Cure, US pop star Addison Rae and British singer PinkPantheress.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But they also issued an ultimatum: “If we can continue doing the work that made this show what it is—committing acts of independent, fearless journalism and storytelling—we’re here for it. If not, we leave.”

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Unless the state acts, contaminated water will continue running off businesses’ parking lots into drains, adding to the “toxic soup” in Southern California waterways, said Bruce Reznik, executive director of Los Angeles Waterkeeper.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Beside it the poster's heliograms were now frozen, the projections of her different characters and acts silent and still.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton