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The criminal probe was a significant escalation in the yearslong effort to police serial pollution offenses by Virginia-based Southern Coal and dozens of affiliated mining operations controlled by the family.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

In the end, England's midfielders were too passive and easily controlled by Spain, while the usually explosive frontline of Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp and Lauren James proved ineffective.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

SpaceX, you may know, is the biggest company controlled by Elon Musk, so if you buy its shares, you’re buying into his vision.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Dollar flows from oil are now controlled by the U.S. and audited by KPMG.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

It seems true that as a manager, Leah controlled her sisters, then later rejected them—a familiar celebrity story even today.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock