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Andretti was pioneer of The Double in 1994, finishing a respectable 10th before flying to Charlotte with a nurse and registered dietitian to ensure he stayed hydrated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The Rapidan team noted that since the 1970s, a sharp jump in real oil prices has emerged before nearly every major U.S. recession.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

James Deaver, Brent’s executor, said Brent rejected the request as excessive because hehad amassed the bulk of his fortune years before the couple wed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Judge Perry told the U.S. attorney: “I have never seen the types of prosecutorial behavior before a grand jury that I saw in those transcripts.”

From Slate • May 22, 2026

He laughed and told me that before he played guitar, he played the bagpipes.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam