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The suit alleged the singer should have known she was profiting off embezzled funds linked to the sprawling case against her ex-husband, former L.A. legal heavyweight Tom Girardi, and his firm Girardi Keese.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

"It's a very difficult day. We came up against a real powerhouse of French rugby," said head coach Richie Murphy.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Gilead Sciences’ investigational antiviral, obeldesivir, is predicted to be active against the Bundibugyo strain, a spokesperson said, and the company is working with global public-health authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

As for vaccines, the Ervebo vaccine works against the Zaire strain of Ebola but there is "very little evidence of cross-protection for Bundibugyo", said Briand.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

It was a strange demand, but nothing peeved Clare more than when he was trying to usher a wandering soul and they bucked against his every little request.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman