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He campaigned on X to get the pay plan approved, and the company raffled off a chance for a tour of a Tesla production plant with the CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

On May 12, the City Council approved an ordinance allowing churches and some businesses with large lots to sell parking spots during events.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Determined to preserve the state’s tradition of supporting independents, while also solving the spoiler problem such candidates could create, Mainers approved the reform through a statewide initiative.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

GSK said the two therapies, targeting non-smoking adults between 40 and 50 years old, could launch as early as this year if approved by the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

A few days later, Lyndon Johnson formally approved Operation Rolling Thunder, the sustained bombing of Vietnam.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin