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Despite entering on a three-game skid, the Angels came to play to open a three-game series against the Rangers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Devine and Green's stand was the highest partnership against England in T20s for any wicket, and New Zealand's third-highest of all time.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The system, which became fully operational in April, replaces passport stamps with a digital registration to make the EU's borders more secure, more efficient and stronger against irregular migration, according to the European Commission.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The pastor said he has interacted with more than 100 people who wanted to self-deport this year, but most have opted against using CBP Home because they don’t trust the government.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

And there in the center of the room was my bench, and next to mine Hans the apprentice’s, and against the wall old Christoffels’.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom