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Peter Doomanis backed up Carpenter’s claims against Applegate and said that the man poses a serious “and escalating” threat to the singer, and has “developed a disturbing and irrational fixation” on the pop star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

In Sao Paulo, Marcela Geremias de Lima repeatedly kicks a ball against a wall, one of the exercises proposed by CUJU, which focuses on technical skills such as ball control and speed.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The U.S. case against a Mexican governor is entwined with the mysterious kidnapping of Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

It has been reported that some of Southampton's players want to leave and may even consider taking legal action against the club over lost promotion bonuses.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I push against the change room door but my shoulder bounces off it.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam