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The deal will be financed by bank debt against the development as well as AHS Properties’ equity, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Franklin, the school board member who represents the area, voted against closing the charter in April.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The euro fell against the dollar after the ECB raised rates by a quarter point as broadly expected, but stopped short of providing clear signals about further rate rises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Sam Yuen’s lawsuit against the mayor wasn’t the only record that told the story of what became known as the “Night of Horrors.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I roll my eyes and lean my head back against the locker door.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold