became

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The 90-year-old Norman, who began working at Disney in the 1950s, became the studio’s first Black animator, contributing to films including “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Jungle Book” and “Robin Hood.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Jeremy Hansen became the first Canadian to carry out such a mission, while Reid Wiseman was the commander.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Some members of Deutsche Telekom’s supervisory board became concerned the donation could expose the parent company to allegations of illegally bribing a foreign government, said people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Wagering on sports became widely accessible starting in 2018, when the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In his later years, Dr. John Martyn Harlow became an important man in Woburn, a state senator, an advisor to the governor, and a bank president.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman