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Johnson was imprisoned late last year for contempt of court after being found civilly liable for $71 million in damages in a civil racketeering case.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

It has not always been an easy transition for the Kroenkes, who took full ownership of the club in 2018 after being shareholders since 2007.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The study found that large areas of shallow Arctic waters, once shielded by sea ice, are now being exposed to much more sunlight.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Slice up cucumbers, red onions, carrots, radishes, jalapeños — whatever vegetables you have hovering on the edge of being forgotten — and drop them into the jar.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

“I’m all sweaty from being in the kitchen,” I said, noting how drenched my shirt was, and I sniffed it.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith