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In the 72nd minute, Swiss striker Breel Embolo was initially awarded a free kick, only for VAR to determine that he had taken a dive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The research was funded by the National Institutes of Health through an R01 grant awarded to Subramanian.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
The country was awarded the right to host the 2022 World Cup in 2010, despite allegations of corruption it was later cleared of.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Bonnie was named in the Queen's last Birthday Honours list in 2022 and was awarded an MBE for her services to music by Prince William the following year.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
When he finally returned to CIA headquarters in 1959, Director Allen Dulles awarded Harvey the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, in recognition of his victories in Berlin.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
